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Electric City, WA


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Electric City, Washington

Electric City, Washington, in Grant county, is 77 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 154 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 922 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Electric City

In Electric City, about 69% of adults are married. When people think of Electric City, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Electric City had a median family income of $47,969.

Political Inclinations

Electric City folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Electric City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Electric City that were owner-occupied was 81%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Electric City, 90% of commuters drive to work. Electric City offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the town is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

Electric City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Electric City Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Electric City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Electric City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Electric City, WA

Comparing Electric City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone23
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