Cost of Living in Lake Holm, WA

Population 3,664 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

236
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Lake Holm sits 136% above the national median — $721,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $119,608 (60% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Lake Holm sits roughly 7 miles southeast of Kent — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 34% higher than Kent's $538,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 236

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

About the Cost of Living in Lake Holm

The median home value in Lake Holm is $720,700 — 136% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $119,608/year is 60% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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 61.3°F and lows of 46.1°F, with about 6.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lake Holm has a cost of living index of 236 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 136% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$720,700
136% above avg
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 96.1%
Renter-occupied 3.9%

🛒 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
39.7 min
47% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
32.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
49.0%
Carpooled
16.3%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
32.6%

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
$119,608
60% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,152
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
55% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.0%
Graduate degree 12.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.6
Male median age 54.9
Female median age 53.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.3°F
Avg Low
46.1°F
Annual Precip
39.3"
Annual Snowfall
6.3"
30° 43° 55° 68° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485054596671777872615247
Low °F 383840434953575754474137
Precip" 5.783.764.173.181.881.450.600.971.613.916.315.72
Snow" 1.82.20.40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.21.7

💨 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 Lake Holm, WA?

Lake Holm has a cost index of 236 (100 = national average). It is 136% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Lake Holm?

The median home value in Lake Holm is $720,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lake Holm?

The median household income in Lake Holm is $119,608 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lake Holm, WA?

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

Is Lake Holm, WA affordable?

Lake Holm is above average in cost of living, with an index of 236 — about 136% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lake Holm?

Lake Holm has average high temperatures of 61.3°F and average lows of 46.1°F. Annual precipitation is 39.3". Average annual snowfall is 6.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.