City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

High Bridge, WA

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

3,147
Residents
$160,938
Median income
$918,700
Median home
$2,501
Median rent (state)

High Bridge - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, High Bridge lands in the 96th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

96th
percentile, household income
96th
percentile, home value
92nd
percentile, median rent
📝 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: High Bridge, WA

Washington's High Bridge is a small town, with 3,147 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $160,938 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.8%. High Bridge's housing stock carries a median value of $918,700, and the median resident age is 46.7 years. 47.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

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 $2,501 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

3,147 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$160,938 /yr

Poverty 5.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does High Bridge compare to other US cities?

Here's how High Bridge stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 96% higher than other cities
Home value 96% pricier than other cities
Median rent 92% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Washington-relative analysis

Median Home Value is High Bridge's strongest outlier among Washington cities

Among the 565 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, High Bridge ranks #30 - the 95th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares High Bridge only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#29 of 565
95th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 599
87th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#30 of 565
95th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#289 of 598
51st percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#90 of 599
85th 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.

96thIncome percentile

96th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How High Bridge's home value compares nationally

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

$918,700 4th percentile more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $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. High Bridge $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 - High Bridge, WA High Bridge, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not High Bridge, 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 High Bridge, WA median $160,938/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%
High Bridge, 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 High Bridge, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 47.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.5%

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

Population
3,147
Median Income
$160,938
Median Home Value
$918,700
Median Age
46.7
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor force participation
63.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
67.0%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
1.8%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
21.6%
Other
0.7%

Based on 1,491 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 High Bridge sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,501/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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3,160 people
Zillah
3,163 people
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3,130 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to High Bridge's 3,147 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Maybrook, NY
3,147 people
Bushnell, FL
3,148 people
Wilder, KY
3,148 people
Sharpsburg, PA
3,146 people
Carrabelle, FL
3,145 people
Norway, ME
3,145 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to High Bridge's $160,938 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Argyle, IL
$160,893 median income
Newtown, CT
$161,000 median income
Makaha Valley, HI
$161,000 median income
Cordaville, MA
$161,023 median income
Mountain Ranch, CA
$160,837 median income
Monroe Manor, NJ
$160,833 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - High Bridge, 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 High Bridge, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 80.5% 10.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.3% White 80.5% Black or African American 1.2% Asian 2.5% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.5% Some other race 3.6% Two or more races 10.4% 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 High Bridge 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
High Bridge (this city) 3,147 $160,938
Raymond 3,160 $52,500
Zillah 3,163 $72,461
Gleed 3,130 $76,125
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about High Bridge, WA?

What is the population of High Bridge, WA? +

High Bridge, WA counts 3,147 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in High Bridge, WA? +

High Bridge households earn a median of $160,938 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in High Bridge? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for High Bridge; 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.

What is the median home value in High Bridge, WA? +

A typical home in High Bridge is worth $918,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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