What are the schools like in Four Lakes, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Four Lakes?

The median household income in Four Lakes, WA is $75,614 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Four Lakes, WA?

Four Lakes has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Four Lakes, WA affordable or expensive?

Four Lakes's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Four Lakes is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Four Lakes, WA?

Four Lakes has a violent crime rate of 409.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3529.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Four Lakes, WA a Good Place to Live?

Four Lakes is a small town of 564 in Washington, with a median household income of $75,614 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Four Lakes stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Four Lakes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Four Lakes 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: 101.0

Four Lakes's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Four Lakes costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Four Lakes, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,614	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Four Lakes's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.9 /100k

Property Crime

3529.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Four Lakes, 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	42.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Four Lakes sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 16.5 inches of annual precipitation and 45.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Four Lakes, WA
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	16.5"
Annual Snowfall	45.4"

Demographics

Metric	Four Lakes, WA	National Avg
Population	564	—
Median Age	42.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	35.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cheney, WA 5 mi Fairchild AFB, WA 5 mi Medical Lake, WA 5 mi Airway Heights, WA 6 mi Spokane, WA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Four Lakes

Four Lakes, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99014

Four Lakes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Four Lakes, WA affordable or expensive?

Four Lakes's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Four Lakes roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Four Lakes, WA?

Four Lakes's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3529.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Four Lakes?

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

Is Four Lakes, WA a good place to live?

Four Lakes, WA has a population of 564, a median household income of $75,614, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Four Lakes?

Four Lakes averages 34.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.5 inches with about 45.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Four Lakes?

Four Lakes, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99014.

What is the population of Four Lakes?

The population of Four Lakes, Washington is 564 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Four Lakes?

Key numbers for living in Four Lakes: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $75,614, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Four Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.