What are the schools like in Eatonville, WA?

Eatonville is served primarily by Eatonville School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Eatonville?

The median household income in Eatonville, WA is $104,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Eatonville, WA?

Eatonville has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Eatonville, WA affordable or expensive?

Eatonville's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eatonville is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $352,500 and the median rent is $1,135 per month.

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

Eatonville has a violent crime rate of 215.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 538.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eatonville, WA a Good Place to Live?

Eatonville is a small town of 2,845 in Washington, with a median household income of $104,583 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Eatonville stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Eatonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eatonville 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

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

Metric	Eatonville, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$352,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,135	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eatonville's violent crime rate is 215.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

215.2 /100k

Property Crime

538.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eatonville is served primarily by Eatonville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eatonville, WA	National Avg
School District	Eatonville School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eatonville sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July, with 81.6 inches of annual precipitation and 5.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eatonville, WA
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	75.7°F
Annual Precipitation	81.6"
Annual Snowfall	5.6"

Demographics

Metric	Eatonville, WA	National Avg
Population	2,845	—
Median Age	28.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Grande, WA 4 mi Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), WA 4 mi Alder, WA 6 mi Kapowsin, WA 7 mi Elbe, WA 8 mi

Eatonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eatonville, WA affordable or expensive?

Eatonville's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Eatonville roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $352,500 and median rent is $1,135/month.

What is the crime rate in Eatonville, WA?

Eatonville's violent crime rate is 215.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 538.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eatonville?

Public schools in Eatonville are operated by Eatonville School District. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eatonville, WA a good place to live?

Eatonville, WA has a population of 2,845, a median household income of $104,583, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Eatonville?

Eatonville averages 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 81.6 inches with about 5.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Eatonville?

The population of Eatonville, Washington is 2,845 with a median age of 28.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eatonville?

Key numbers for living in Eatonville: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $352,500, median household income $104,583, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eatonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.