Cost of Living in Gleed, WA

Population 3,130 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

97
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Gleed 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.

Geographically, Gleed lies roughly 90 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Kent. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Kent's $538,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Gleed

The median home value in Gleed is $314,900 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,137/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,125/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 64.3°F and lows of 37.3°F, with about 20.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Gleed has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,900
3% above avg
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
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 87.9%
Renter-occupied 12.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,137
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,751/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
17.1 min
37% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.5%
Carpooled
6.7%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$76,125
2% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,776
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
23% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.8%
Graduate degree 6.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.4
Male median age 41.6
Female median age 38.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.3°F
Avg Low
37.3°F
Annual Precip
8"
Annual Snowfall
20.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404757657481908979644938
Low °F 242630354450555345352723
Precip" 1.190.810.640.550.740.500.200.210.230.640.861.44
Snow" 6.22.70.60.00.00.00.00.00.00.13.07.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
55.6%
Good air days/yr
233
Max AQI recorded
363
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Gleed, WA?

Gleed has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Gleed, WA?

The median gross rent in Gleed is $1,137 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Gleed?

The median home value in Gleed is $314,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Gleed?

The median household income in Gleed is $76,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Gleed, WA?

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

Is Gleed, WA affordable?

Gleed is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Gleed?

Gleed has average high temperatures of 64.3°F and average lows of 37.3°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Average annual snowfall is 20.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Gleed at a Glance

Population
3,130
Median Income
$76,125
Home Value
$314,900
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg High Temp
64.3°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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