What are the schools like in Clover Creek, WA?

Clover Creek is served primarily by Bethel School District. The district operates 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

What is the median household income in Clover Creek?

The median household income in Clover Creek, WA is $90,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Clover Creek, WA?

Clover Creek has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Clover Creek, WA affordable or expensive?

Clover Creek's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clover Creek is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $400,600 and the median rent is $1,675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clover Creek, WA?

Clover Creek has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clover Creek, WA a Good Place to Live?

Clover Creek is a small town of 7,354 in Washington, with a median household income of $90,688 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Clover Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clover Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clover Creek 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: 113.0

Clover Creek's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clover Creek costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Clover Creek, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$400,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Clover Creek's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Clover Creek is served primarily by Bethel School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clover Creek, WA	National Avg
School District	Bethel School District	—
Elementary Schools	22	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clover Creek sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clover Creek, WA
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	75.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.6"

Demographics

Metric	Clover Creek, WA	National Avg
Population	7,354	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summit View, WA 1 mi Summit, WA 2 mi Midland, WA 3 mi Parkland, WA 3 mi Frederickson, WA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Clover Creek

Clover Creek, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98446

Clover Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover Creek, WA affordable or expensive?

Clover Creek's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Clover Creek roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $400,600 and median rent is $1,675/month.

What is the crime rate in Clover Creek, WA?

Clover Creek's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clover Creek?

Public schools in Clover Creek are operated by Bethel School District. The district has 22 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clover Creek, WA a good place to live?

Clover Creek, WA has a population of 7,354, a median household income of $90,688, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. 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 Clover Creek?

Clover Creek averages 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 5.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clover Creek?

Clover Creek, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98446.

What is the population of Clover Creek?

The population of Clover Creek, Washington is 7,354 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clover Creek?

Key numbers for living in Clover Creek: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $400,600, median household income $90,688, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clover Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.