City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Battle Ground, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Battle Ground - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

21,293
Residents
$100,185
Median income
$452,000
Median home
$1,922
Median rent (state)

Battle Ground - the verdict

Nationally, Battle Ground sits in the 78th percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

78th
percentile, household income
82nd
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
59th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Battle Ground, WA

Washington's Battle Ground is a small city, with 21,293 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Battle Ground brings in $100,185 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.2%. Typical homes in Battle Ground are valued around $452,000, and the median resident age is 33.7 years. About 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 291 residential building permits were authorized in Battle Ground (Rapid Growth), up 34% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Battle Ground reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1115.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 50.9°F with 52.4 inches of precipitation per year and 1.4 inches of snowfall.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,922 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 25.3 minutes, with 76.1% driving alone and 12.4% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 92.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

21,293 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$100,185 /yr

Poverty 5.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Battle Ground compare to other US cities?

Where Battle Ground sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Washington, Battle Ground ranks #40 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Battle Ground's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Washington, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

78thIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Battle Ground's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Battle Ground's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Battle Ground's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Battle Ground's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$452,000 18th percentile more affordable than 18% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Battle Ground $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Battle Ground, WA Battle Ground, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Battle Ground, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Battle Ground, WA median $100,185/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Battle Ground, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Battle Ground, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
21,293
Median Income
$100,185
Median Home Value
$452,000
Median Age
33.7
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1115.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
79.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1036.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.9°F
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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20,000 residents21,000 residents22,000 residents23,000 residents24,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 20,870 residents 23,513 residents ▲ +12.7%
Battle Ground's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
291
housing units authorized
Single-Family
291
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
13.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 217
2020 196
2021 320
2022 342
2023 220
2024 291

Permit volume increased 34% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
25.3 minutes
Drive Alone
76.1%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
12.4%
Other
1.1%

Based on 9,803 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Battle Ground sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,922/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Mukilteo
21,312 people
Mountlake Terrace
21,419 people
Five Corners
21,444 people
Tukwila
21,479 people
Silverdale
21,046 people
Bothell West
21,014 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Battle Ground's 21,293 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Mustang, OK
21,290 people
Geneva, IL
21,299 people
Elmwood Park, NJ
21,287 people
Mesquite, NV
21,314 people
Candler-McAfee, GA
21,316 people
Stevenson Ranch, CA
21,317 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Battle Ground's $100,185 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Destrehan, LA
$100,189 median income
Scandia, MN
$100,179 median income
Valley View, OH
$100,179 median income
Websters Crossing, NY
$100,192 median income
Plantersville, TX
$100,192 median income
James Island, SC
$100,176 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Battle Ground, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Battle Ground, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.0% 8.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.0% White 89.0% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 1.2% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 0.5% Two or more races 8.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Battle Ground compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Battle Ground (this city) 21,293 $100,185
Mukilteo 21,312 $122,612
Mountlake Terrace 21,419 $101,404
Five Corners 21,444 $102,423
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Battle Ground, WA?

What is the population of Battle Ground, WA? +

The population of Battle Ground, WA stands at 21,293 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Battle Ground, WA? +

In Battle Ground, the typical household earns $100,185 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Battle Ground? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Battle Ground; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Battle Ground, WA safe? +

Battle Ground has a total crime rate of 1115.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Battle Ground, WA? +

Battle Ground's median home value sits at $452,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Battle Ground? +

The average annual temperature in Battle Ground runs 50.9°F, 52.4 inches of precipitation, and 1.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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