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Living in
Lake Morton-Berrydale.
Lake Morton-Berrydale is an unincorporated community in King County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lake Morton-Berrydale
Lake Morton-Berrydale is a community of 10,591 people in Washington. The median household income is $129,833, and median home values are around $714,200. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Lake Morton-Berrydale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
17.0%
Broadband Internet
97.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.0% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Lake Morton-Berrydale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lake Morton-Berrydale, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (24.7%), and 6.1% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.7%
of households
Married Couples
68.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Lake Morton-Berrydale
In Lake Morton-Berrydale, home values are 26% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,923
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Lake Morton-Berrydale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Lake Morton-Berrydale, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Lake Morton-Berrydale: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lake Morton-Berrydale is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lake Morton-Berrydale 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
Commute38.4 min avg
How Lake Morton-Berrydale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lake Morton-Berrydale, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 34% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale, 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale, 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
Lake Morton-Berrydale 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale, 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
Lake Morton-Berrydale is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lake Morton-Berrydale has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.0"
Annual Snowfall
17.5"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
70
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
186
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 7.99" |
| Feb | 49°F | 33°F | 5.44" |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 6.19" |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 5.55" |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.87" |
| Jun | 70°F | 48°F | 3.15" |
| Jul | 77°F | 51°F | 1.29" |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 1.64" |
| Sep | 71°F | 47°F | 2.83" |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 5.76" |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 8.51" |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 7.46" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lake Morton-Berrydale
Uninsured
1.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lake Morton-Berrydale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Multicare Covington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Covington
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Auburn
Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Renton
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 Lake Morton-Berrydale
Lake Morton-Berrydale's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.6%
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 Lake Morton-Berrydale (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (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)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lake Morton-Berrydale
Lake Morton-Berrydale has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
21 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
38 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
67 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
80 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayCities Near Lake Morton-Berrydale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lake Morton-Berrydale FAQ
Is Lake Morton-Berrydale, Washington safe?⌄
Lake Morton-Berrydale 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Lake Morton-Berrydale, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Lake Morton-Berrydale, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Lake Morton-Berrydale is 38 minutes, which is significantly 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