What are the schools like in Enumclaw, WA?

Enumclaw is served primarily by Enumclaw School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Enumclaw?

The median household income in Enumclaw, WA is $110,789 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Enumclaw, WA?

Enumclaw has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Enumclaw, WA affordable or expensive?

Enumclaw's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Enumclaw is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $462,700 and the median rent is $1,338 per month.

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

Enumclaw has a violent crime rate of 62.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1414.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Enumclaw, WA a Good Place to Live?

Enumclaw is a small city of 12,630 in Washington, with a median household income of $110,789 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Enumclaw stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Enumclaw 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

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

Metric	Enumclaw, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$462,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,338	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,789	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Enumclaw's violent crime rate is 62.9 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.9 /100k

Property Crime

1414.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Enumclaw is served primarily by Enumclaw School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Enumclaw, WA	National Avg
School District	Enumclaw School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Enumclaw sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 76.6°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Enumclaw, WA
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	76.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Enumclaw, WA	National Avg
Population	12,630	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buckley, WA 3 mi Prairie Heights, WA 7 mi South Prairie, WA 7 mi Wilkeson, WA 8 mi Black Diamond, WA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Enumclaw

Enumclaw, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98022

Enumclaw vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enumclaw, WA affordable or expensive?

Enumclaw's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Enumclaw roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $462,700 and median rent is $1,338/month.

What is the crime rate in Enumclaw, WA?

Enumclaw's violent crime rate is 62.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1414.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Enumclaw?

Public schools in Enumclaw are operated by Enumclaw School District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Enumclaw, WA a good place to live?

Enumclaw, WA has a population of 12,630, a median household income of $110,789, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Enumclaw?

Enumclaw averages 47.1°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Enumclaw?

Enumclaw, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98022.

What is the population of Enumclaw?

The population of Enumclaw, Washington is 12,630 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Enumclaw?

Key numbers for living in Enumclaw: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $462,700, median household income $110,789, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Enumclaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.