What are the schools like in Central Park, WA?

School district data for Central Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Central Park?

The median household income in Central Park, WA is $96,170 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Central Park, WA?

Central Park has an average high temperature of 47.8°F in January and 68.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Central Park, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Central Park, WA affordable or expensive?

Central Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Central Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $302,000 and the median rent is $1,066 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Central Park, WA?

Central Park has a violent crime rate of 185.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1438.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Central Park, WA a Good Place to Live?

Central Park is a small town of 3,416 in Washington, with a median household income of $96,170 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Central Park stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Central Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Central Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.0

Central Park's overall cost of living index is 103.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Central Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Central Park, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$302,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,066	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,170	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Central Park's violent crime rate is 185.2 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

185.2 /100k

Property Crime

1438.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Central Park, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Central Park sees average highs of 47.8°F in January and 68.2°F in July, with 84.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Central Park, WA
Average High — January	47.8°F
Average High — July	68.2°F
Annual Precipitation	84.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Central Park, WA	National Avg
Population	3,416	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cosmopolis, WA 4 mi Aberdeen, WA 5 mi Montesano, WA 6 mi Aberdeen Gardens, WA 7 mi Brady, WA 8 mi

Central Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Park, WA affordable or expensive?

Central Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Central Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $302,000 and median rent is $1,066/month.

What is the crime rate in Central Park, WA?

Central Park's violent crime rate is 185.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1438.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Central Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Central Park, WA a good place to live?

Central Park, WA has a population of 3,416, a median household income of $96,170, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Central Park?

Central Park averages 47.8°F in January and 68.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 84.9 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Central Park?

The population of Central Park, Washington is 3,416 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Central Park?

Key numbers for living in Central Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $302,000, median household income $96,170, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Central Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.