Cost of Living in Lochsloy, WA

Population 3,088 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

152
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Lochsloy a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $540,000. An unemployment rate of 2.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Lochsloy sits roughly 9 miles northeast of Everett — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Everett's $532,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 177
Rent 113

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

About the Cost of Living in Lochsloy

The median home value in Lochsloy is $540,000 — 77% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,490/month, 13% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,328/year is 43% 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 57.9°F and lows of 44.9°F. Overall, Lochsloy has a cost of living index of 152 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$540,000
77% above avg
Median Rent
$1,490/mo
13% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
30.2x
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 86.9%
Renter-occupied 13.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,490
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,104/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
38.0 min
41% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.3%
Carpooled
7.9%
Work from home
16.6%

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
$106,328
43% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,162
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
53% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%
Graduate degree 5.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.2
Male median age 42.4
Female median age 47.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.9°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
33.4"
30° 43° 55° 68° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 464852566366727368585045
Low °F 373739434851555552464036
Precip" 3.892.843.632.672.111.890.840.981.683.354.974.52

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
67.4%
Good air days/yr
175
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lochsloy, WA?

Lochsloy has a cost index of 152 (100 = national average). It is 52% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lochsloy, WA?

The median gross rent in Lochsloy is $1,490 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lochsloy?

The median home value in Lochsloy is $540,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lochsloy?

The median household income in Lochsloy is $106,328 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lochsloy, WA?

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

Is Lochsloy, WA affordable?

Lochsloy is above average in cost of living, with an index of 152 — about 52% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lochsloy?

Lochsloy has average high temperatures of 57.9°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 33.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lochsloy at a Glance

Population
3,088
Median Income
$106,328
Home Value
$540,000
Median Rent
$1,490/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg High Temp
57.9°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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