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Snoqualmie, WA


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Snoqualmie, Washington

Snoqualmie, Washington, in King county, is 18 miles E of Bellevue, Washington (center to center) and 24 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 1,631.

The People and Families of Snoqualmie

In Snoqualmie, about 53% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Snoqualmie, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Snoqualmie had a median family income of $58,889. People in Snoqualmie generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Snoqualmie enjoys an educated population. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Snoqualmie gave more campaign money ($9,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Snoqualmie Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Snoqualmie. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Snoqualmie is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Snoqualmie, 85% of commuters drive to work. Snoqualmie is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Snoqualmie Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Snoqualmie Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Snoqualmie College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Snoqualmie Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Snoqualmie Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Snoqualmie Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Snoqualmie People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Snoqualmie, WA

Comparing Snoqualmie 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime12
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