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Fife Heights

Washington · 2,137 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Fife Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $326,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,137
+2%vs 2011
vs 2,092 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,176 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 2,130 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−5%vs 2011
vs 41.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Fife Heights
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,487 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,003
+1%vs 2011
vs $31,551 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.318 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $314,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,234 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−16.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.1% in 2011
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,728)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(65)
Asian9.2%(192)
Other4.3%(91)
Diversity Score38.3%(801)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,625)
Black3.7%(79)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(133)
Asian6.7%(144)
Other2.7%(58)
Diversity Score44.1%(943)
Diversity Score
44
+15%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 26.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
13.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fife Heights, Washington?

Fife Heights, Washington has about 2,137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fife Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Fife Heights, Washington earns about $80,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fife Heights, Washington expensive?

In Fife Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $326,500, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Fife Heights, Washington?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fife Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fife Heights, Washington?

About 6.2% of people in Fife Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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