City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Three Lakes, WA

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

3,466
Residents
$148,625
Median income
$754,200
Median home
$2,501
Median rent (state)

Three Lakes - the verdict

Nationally, Three Lakes sits in the 94th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

94th
percentile, household income
94th
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: Three Lakes, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,466 residents in Three Lakes, a small town within Washington. Median household income here is $148,625 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.8%. Home values in Three Lakes run a median of $754,200, and the median resident age is 44.4 years. Educational attainment runs 41.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 59.1% 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. Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

3,466 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$148,625 /yr

Poverty 5.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Three Lakes compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 94% higher than other cities
Home value 94% 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 Three Lakes 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 places Three Lakes toward the top of Washington's cities

Among the 565 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Three Lakes ranks #65 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Three Lakes only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#44 of 565
92nd percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 599
87th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#65 of 565
88th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#289 of 598
51st percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#130 of 599
78th 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.

94thIncome percentile

94th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Three Lakes's home value compares nationally

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

$754,200 6th percentile more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Three Lakes $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 - Three Lakes, WA Three Lakes, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes, WA median $148,625/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%
Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.1%

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

Population
3,466
Median Income
$148,625
Median Home Value
$754,200
Median Age
44.4
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor force participation
59.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.4%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
21.1%

Based on 1,661 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 Three Lakes 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
97.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Goldendale
3,458 people
Elma
3,452 people
Clearview
3,508 people
Indianola
3,517 people
Forks
3,413 people
Hansville
3,533 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Three Lakes's 3,466 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Provincetown, MA
3,466 people
Pelham, GA
3,465 people
Lake Nacimiento, CA
3,464 people
Auburn, NE
3,468 people
Mifflinburg, PA
3,464 people
Roebuck, SC
3,468 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Three Lakes's $148,625 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Evergreen, CO
$148,665 median income
Blue Point, NY
$148,684 median income
Rosaryville, MD
$148,558 median income
River Forest, IL
$148,711 median income
Jamul, CA
$148,740 median income
Wellsboro, IN
$148,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.5% 10.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.2% White 85.5% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.8% Native Hawaiian 2.2% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 10.3% 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 Three Lakes 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
Three Lakes (this city) 3,466 $148,625
Goldendale 3,458 $41,621
Elma 3,452 $66,194
Clearview 3,508 $180,208
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Three Lakes, WA?

What is the population of Three Lakes, WA? +

3,466 people live in Three Lakes, WA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Three Lakes, WA? +

Three Lakes households earn a median of $148,625 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Three Lakes? +

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

A typical home in Three Lakes is worth $754,200, 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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