Cost of Living in Clyde Hill, WA

Population 3,104 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

500
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Clyde Hill's housing market is in a category of its own — median home values around $2 million sit roughly 7 times the US figure, reflecting a market driven as much by second-home and resort buyers as by year-round residents.

Located <5 miles northwest of Bellevue, Clyde Hill falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 66% higher than Bellevue's $1.2 million.

Cost Overview

Housing 656
Rent 266

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Clyde Hill

The median home value in Clyde Hill is $2,000,001 — 556% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,501/month, 166% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 60.8°F and lows of 45.7°F, with about 3.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Clyde Hill has a cost of living index of 500 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 400% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
556% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$129,204
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
166% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
47.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$963
1 BR
$1,018
2 BR
$1,317
3 BR
$1,845
4 BR
$2,071
Owner-occupied 95.1%
Renter-occupied 4.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,501
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $4,115/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.3 min
25% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
42.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
46.0%
Carpooled
4.5%
Public transit
4.5%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
42.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.2%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 2.7%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$250,001
235% above avg
Per Capita Income
$187,629
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
31% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.4%
Graduate degree 44.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.2
Male median age 53.4
Female median age 49.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.8°F
Avg Low
45.7°F
Annual Precip
37.8"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
30° 43° 55° 68° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475054596570777771615247
Low °F 373739434853575753474137
Precip" 5.143.543.862.982.161.570.781.001.743.655.855.55
Snow" 0.91.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.21.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
58.6%
Good air days/yr
165
Max AQI recorded
273
PM2.5 days
86
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clyde Hill, WA?

Clyde Hill has a cost index of 500 (100 = national average). It is 400% above the national average.

What is average rent in Clyde Hill, WA?

The median gross rent in Clyde Hill is $3,501 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clyde Hill?

The median home value in Clyde Hill is $2,000,001 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clyde Hill?

The median household income in Clyde Hill is $250,001 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clyde Hill, WA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Clyde Hill is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.

Is Clyde Hill, WA affordable?

Clyde Hill is above average in cost of living, with an index of 500 — about 400% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Clyde Hill?

Clyde Hill has average high temperatures of 60.8°F and average lows of 45.7°F. Annual precipitation is 37.8". Average annual snowfall is 3.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clyde Hill at a Glance

Population
3,104
Median Income
$250,001
Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg High Temp
60.8°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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