Cost of Living in Five Corners, WA

Population 21,444 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

144
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Five Corners sits on the smaller end of the Washington city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Five Corners is part of the immediate Vancouver metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Vancouver's $440,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 142
Rent 148

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

About the Cost of Living in Five Corners

The median home value in Five Corners is $432,800 — 42% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,948/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,423/year is 37% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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 63.2°F and lows of 44.7°F. Overall, Five Corners has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$432,800
42% above avg
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
48% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
Favors buying
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 75.5%
Renter-occupied 24.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,948
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,562/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
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.0%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
13.4%

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
$102,423
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,016
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.9%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 35.1
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.2°F
Avg Low
44.7°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475156616874818276645347
Low °F 343538424853575752453935
Precip" 5.343.773.952.932.511.610.420.521.433.415.516.07

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 35 — Good
77%
Good air days/yr
153
Max AQI recorded
248
PM2.5 days
117
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Five Corners, WA?

Five Corners has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in Five Corners, WA?

The median gross rent in Five Corners is $1,948 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Five Corners?

The median home value in Five Corners is $432,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Five Corners?

The median household income in Five Corners is $102,423 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Five Corners, WA?

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

Is Five Corners, WA affordable?

Five Corners is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Five Corners?

Five Corners has average high temperatures of 63.2°F and average lows of 44.7°F. Annual precipitation is 37.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Five Corners at a Glance

Population
21,444
Median Income
$102,423
Home Value
$432,800
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
63.2°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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