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Life in Fairwood (King County)
Fairwood CDP (King County) is a community of 18,437 people in Washington. The median household income is $122,134, median rent runs about $2,233 per month, and median home values are around $733,000. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Fairwood (King County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
23.1%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
-7.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.1% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Fairwood (King County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairwood (King County), the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (15.6%), and 6.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.2%
of households
Married Couples
55.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 27% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairwood (King County)
In Fairwood (King County), rent runs 27% above the WA average, and home values are 30% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,771
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Fairwood (King County) and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Fairwood (King County), is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Fairwood (King County): King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fairwood (King County) is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fairwood (King County) 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
Commute33.6 min avg
How Fairwood (King County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairwood (King County), most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fairwood (King County), runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
984.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by King County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Fairwood (King County), 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
Fairwood (King County) 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 Fairwood (King County), 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
Fairwood (King County) is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairwood (King County) has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
6.3"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 4.93" |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.21" |
| Mar | 55°F | 40°F | 3.74" |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 2.83" |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 1.86" |
| Jun | 71°F | 54°F | 1.47" |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 0.60" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 0.89" |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 1.53" |
| Oct | 61°F | 46°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 52°F | 40°F | 5.61" |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 4.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairwood (King County)
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairwood (King County)'s limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Renton
Multicare Covington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Covington
Swedish Issaquah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Issaquah
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.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairwood (King County)
Fairwood (King County)'s student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairwood (King County) (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,364 students · in-state tuition $4,580 · 48% graduate · median earnings $63,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,062 students · in-state tuition $58,965 · 74% graduate · median earnings $84,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,953 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 42% graduate · median earnings $48,906 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,838 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 41% graduate · median earnings $54,850 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 66% graduate · median earnings $61,237 (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: Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairwood (King County)
Fairwood (King County) has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
13 mi awayKlondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
45 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
59 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
75 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
85 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fairwood (King County)
Fairwood Library
17009 140th Avenue Se, Renton
Cities Near Fairwood (King County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairwood (King County) FAQ
Is Fairwood (King County), Washington affordable?⌄
Fairwood (King County)'s median rent is $2,233/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $122,134/year. Median home value is $733,200.
Is Fairwood (King County), Washington safe?⌄
Fairwood (King County) is policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 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 985 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairwood (King County), Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Fairwood (King County), has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairwood (King County), Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Fairwood (King County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,233/month and median household income is $122,134/year. The median home value is $733,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairwood (King County), Washington?⌄
The average commute in Fairwood (King County) is 34 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