Keller is a small town of 256 in Washington, with a median household income of $57,500
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Keller stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Keller is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Keller 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: 92.0
Keller's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Keller costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Keller, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$500
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Keller's violent crime rate is 91.8 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.8 /100k
Property Crime
445.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Keller is served primarily by Keller School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Keller, WA
National Avg
School District
Keller School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Keller sees average highs of 32.7°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 22.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.5 inches of snow per year.
Keller's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Keller roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,900 and median rent is $500/month.
Keller's violent crime rate is 91.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 445.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Keller are operated by Keller School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Keller, WA has a population of 256, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Keller averages 32.7°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.9 inches
with about 52.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Keller, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99140.
The population of Keller, Washington is 256 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Keller: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $109,900, median household income $57,500, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Keller side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.