King County

WA · Pop. 75,837 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

King County is a suburban county in WA with a population of approximately 75,837.

$/Acre: $4,951

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 93.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax7.16%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$53,888

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,951

Median Home Price$448K

Acres for Sale3911

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,462 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K408

Property Crime /100K318

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate