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Fife Heights

Washington · 1,882 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Fife Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,365. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 486 residents. Median home value is $417,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,882
−21%since 2019
from 2,368 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,916 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 2,411 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2019
from 35.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Fife Heights
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,365
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,241 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,240
+10%since 2019
from $37,629 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 74.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $408,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,843
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,598 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
14.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+2%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,678)
Black5.9%(140)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(250)
Asian6.8%(162)
Other5.8%(138)
Diversity Score59.4%(1,406)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,198)
Black4.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(174)
Asian7.5%(141)
Other7%(132)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,171)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2019
from 59 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+2%since 2019
from 28.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Female
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Foreign born
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fife Heights, Washington?

Fife Heights, Washington has about 1,882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fife Heights, Washington earns about $113,365 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 $417,900, and the typical rent is about $1,843 a month.

How educated are people in Fife Heights, Washington?

About 27.2% 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 5.0% of people in Fife Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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