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Fall City

Washington · 1,618 residents · 2.838 sq mi
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Fall City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,010,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,618
−1%since 2000
from 1,638 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
570 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fall City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,019
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,848 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,961
+217%since 2000
from $25,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−10%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,010,300
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,688
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+71%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,529)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(43)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(1,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(73)
Asian2.2%(36)
Other12.7%(205)
Diversity Score41.5%(671)
Diversity Score
41
+360%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.6%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 96.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fall City, Washington?

Fall City, Washington has about 1,618 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fall City, Washington?

The typical household in Fall City, Washington earns about $177,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fall City, Washington expensive?

In Fall City, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,010,300, and the typical rent is about $2,688 a month.

How educated are people in Fall City, Washington?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fall City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fall City, Washington?

About 2.2% of people in Fall City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fall City, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fall City, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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