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Enumclaw.
About
Life in Enumclaw
Enumclaw is a community of 12,663 people in Washington. The median household income is $121,250, median rent runs about $1,954 per month, and median home values are around $524,600. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Enumclaw at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Enumclaw: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Enumclaw, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.1%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
52.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Enumclaw
In Enumclaw, rent runs 11% above the WA average, and home values are 7% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,933
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $661,541 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Enumclaw and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Enumclaw, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Enumclaw: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Enumclaw is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Enumclaw Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute33 min avg
How Enumclaw residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Enumclaw, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Enumclaw runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,261.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Enumclaw Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
King County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In King County, which includes Enumclaw, the most common type is heavy rain, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Heavy Rain | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | $474,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
30 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Enumclaw is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in King County, which includes Enumclaw, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
King County, county-wide
Enumclaw is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate74°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Enumclaw has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
4.3"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
50
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
174
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 5.91" |
| Feb | 50°F | 34°F | 4.74" |
| Mar | 53°F | 36°F | 5.22" |
| Apr | 58°F | 39°F | 4.24" |
| May | 65°F | 44°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 70°F | 48°F | 2.93" |
| Jul | 77°F | 52°F | 1.08" |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 1.21" |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 2.35" |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 4.66" |
| Nov | 51°F | 37°F | 6.82" |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 5.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Enumclaw
Enumclaw has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
St Elizabeth Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Multicare Covington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Covington
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Auburn
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Puyallup
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Enumclaw
Enumclaw's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Enumclaw (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mount Rainier National Park, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Enumclaw
Enumclaw has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mount Rainier National Park (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park
27 mi awayKlondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
32 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
77 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Enumclaw
Enumclaw Library
1700 1st Street, Enumclaw
Cities Near Enumclaw
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Enumclaw?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Enumclaw FAQ
Is Enumclaw, Washington affordable?⌄
Enumclaw's median rent is $1,954/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $121,250/year. Median home value is $524,600.
Is Enumclaw, Washington safe?⌄
Enumclaw's violent crime rate was 53 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1262 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Enumclaw, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Enumclaw, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Enumclaw, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Enumclaw is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,954/month and median household income is $121,250/year. The median home value is $524,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Enumclaw, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Enumclaw is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from