What are the schools like in Colton, WA?

Colton is served primarily by Colton School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Colton?

The median household income in Colton, WA is $81,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Colton, WA?

Colton has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Colton, WA affordable or expensive?

Colton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Colton is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $273,200 and the median rent is $838 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Colton, WA?

Colton has a violent crime rate of 85.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Colton, WA a Good Place to Live?

Colton is a small town of 340 in Washington, with a median household income of $81,250 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Colton stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Colton 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: 100.6

Colton's overall cost of living index is 100.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Colton costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Colton, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$273,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$838	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Colton's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.8 /100k

Property Crime

542.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Colton is served primarily by Colton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Colton, WA	National Avg
School District	Colton School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Colton sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 17.5 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Colton, WA
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.5"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Colton, WA	National Avg
Population	340	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Colton

Colton, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99113

Colton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton, WA affordable or expensive?

Colton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Colton roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $273,200 and median rent is $838/month.

What is the crime rate in Colton, WA?

Colton's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Colton?

Public schools in Colton are operated by Colton School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Colton, WA a good place to live?

Colton, WA has a population of 340, a median household income of $81,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Colton?

Colton averages 37.6°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.5 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Colton?

Colton, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99113.

What is the population of Colton?

The population of Colton, Washington is 340 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colton?

Key numbers for living in Colton: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $273,200, median household income $81,250, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.