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Woodinville.
About
Life in Woodinville
Woodinville is a community of 13,440 people in Washington. The median household income is $164,398, median rent runs about $2,416 per month, and median home values are around $1,100,100. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Woodinville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
25.6%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Woodinville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woodinville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (14.5%), and 7.1% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.2%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 37% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Woodinville
In Woodinville, rent runs 37% above the WA average, and home values are 95% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.9%
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
$9,245
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,295,867 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Woodinville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Woodinville, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Woodinville: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Woodinville is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Woodinville 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
Commute25.5 min avg
How Woodinville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woodinville, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Regional airport · few flights306k passengers boarded in 2025
- 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 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woodinville runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,317.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woodinville 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 Woodinville, 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.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Woodinville 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 Woodinville, 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
Woodinville 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
Woodinville has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
163
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.14" |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.54" |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.16" |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.57" |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.78" |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.00" |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.74" |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.85" |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 5.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woodinville
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woodinville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Kirkland
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Kirkland
Seattle Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 9 mi away · Seattle
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.
Education20.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woodinville
Woodinville's student/teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 70.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woodinville (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,942 students · in-state tuition $13,406 · 85% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,364 students · in-state tuition $4,580 · 48% graduate · median earnings $63,508 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (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 · 3,656 students · in-state tuition $4,953 · 42% graduate · median earnings $54,434 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woodinville
Woodinville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
14 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
40 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
65 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
67 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
71 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
79 mi awayCities Near Woodinville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Woodinville FAQ
Is Woodinville, Washington affordable?⌄
Woodinville's median rent is $2,416/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $164,398/year. Median home value is $1,100,100.
Is Woodinville, Washington safe?⌄
Woodinville's violent crime rate was 50 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 2318 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woodinville, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Woodinville, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woodinville, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Woodinville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,416/month and median household income is $164,398/year. The median home value is $1,100,100. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woodinville, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Woodinville is 26 minutes, which is about 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