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Enumclaw, WA

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

12,663
Residents
$116,563
Median income
$498,700
Median home
$1,971
Median rent (state)

Enumclaw - the verdict

Enumclaw ranks in the 86th percentile for household income and the 46th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

86th
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
82nd
percentile, median rent
46th
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: Enumclaw, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 12,663 residents in Enumclaw, a small town within Washington. Enumclaw households earn a median of $116,563 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.2%. Home values in Enumclaw run a median of $498,700, and the median resident age is 38.9 years. About 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 19 residential building permits were authorized in Enumclaw (Construction Slowdown), down 89% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Enumclaw reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1477.8 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Washington at 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,971 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.5 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

12,663 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$116,563 /yr

Poverty 6.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Enumclaw compare to other US cities?

Enumclaw measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 86% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 82% pricier than other cities
Safety 46% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Washington alone, Enumclaw ranks #55 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Enumclaw against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Washington's city distribution

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Enumclaw ranks #153 - the 66th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Enumclaw only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#119 of 565
79th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#153 of 599
66th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#196 of 565
65th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#275 of 598
53rd percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#274 of 599
54th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

86thIncome percentile
46thSafety percentile

86th percentile nationally for median household income · 46th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Enumclaw's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Enumclaw'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 50 Avg. percentile National median
Enumclaw'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 Enumclaw's home value compares nationally

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

$498,700 15th percentile more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Enumclaw $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 - Enumclaw, WA Enumclaw, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw, WA median $116,563/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%
Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.8%

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

Population
12,663
Median Income
$116,563
Median Home Value
$498,700
Median Age
38.9
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1477.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
62.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1414.9
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.

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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12,400 residents12,600 residents12,800 residents13,000 residents13,200 residents13,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 12,613 residents 13,172 residents ▲ +4.4%
Enumclaw's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
19
housing units authorized
Single-Family
19
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 179
2020 158
2021 66
2022 67
2023 38
2024 19

Permit volume decreased 89% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.2%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
1.2%
Walk
1.9%
Work from Home
11.9%
Other
2.4%

Based on 6,358 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 Enumclaw sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,971/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Edgewood
12,683 people
Sedro-Woolley
12,633 people
Kelso
12,697 people
Ridgefield
12,576 people
Cheney
12,830 people
Lakeland South
12,869 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Enumclaw's 12,663 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Eufaula, AL
12,664 people
Verde, AZ
12,662 people
Canóvanas zona urbana, PR
12,662 people
North Adams, MA
12,660 people
Robinson, TX
12,668 people
Sarasota Springs, FL
12,669 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Enumclaw's $116,563 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Waltham, MA
$116,560 median income
Marlboro, NY
$116,549 median income
Yalaha, FL
$116,544 median income
Cottonwood Heights, UT
$116,583 median income
Mansfield, TX
$116,590 median income
Bellemont, AZ
$116,532 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.3% 10.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.1% White 82.3% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 1.6% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.5% Some other race 4.2% Two or more races 10.5% 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 Enumclaw 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
Enumclaw (this city) 12,663 $116,563
Edgewood 12,683 $114,342
Sedro-Woolley 12,633 $72,140
Kelso 12,697 $59,462
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Enumclaw, WA?

What is the population of Enumclaw, WA? +

Enumclaw, WA counts 12,663 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Enumclaw, WA? +

Median annual household income in Enumclaw runs $116,563, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Enumclaw? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Enumclaw; 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 Enumclaw, WA safe? +

Enumclaw has a total crime rate of 1477.8 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 Enumclaw, WA? +

Enumclaw's median home value sits at $498,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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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