What are the schools like in Lake Goodwin, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Lake Goodwin?

The median household income in Lake Goodwin, WA is $105,673 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Lake Goodwin, WA?

Lake Goodwin has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Goodwin, WA affordable or expensive?

Lake Goodwin's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Goodwin is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $601,200 and the median rent is $1,729 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Goodwin, WA?

Lake Goodwin has a violent crime rate of 181.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1911.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Goodwin, WA a Good Place to Live?

Lake Goodwin is a small town of 5,581 in Washington, with a median household income of $105,673 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Lake Goodwin's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Lake Goodwin 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

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

Metric	Lake Goodwin, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$601,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,729	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,673	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lake Goodwin's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.6 /100k

Property Crime

1911.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Goodwin, 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	24.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Goodwin sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July, with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Goodwin, WA
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	77.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.0"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Goodwin, WA	National Avg
Population	5,581	—
Median Age	51.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kayak Point, WA 3 mi Warm Beach, WA 4 mi Silvana, WA 5 mi Sunday Lake, WA 6 mi Arlington, WA 7 mi

Lake Goodwin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Goodwin, WA affordable or expensive?

Lake Goodwin's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lake Goodwin roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $601,200 and median rent is $1,729/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Goodwin, WA?

Lake Goodwin's violent crime rate is 181.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1911.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Goodwin?

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

Is Lake Goodwin, WA a good place to live?

Lake Goodwin, WA has a population of 5,581, a median household income of $105,673, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Lake Goodwin?

Lake Goodwin averages 47.4°F in January and 77.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Goodwin?

The population of Lake Goodwin, Washington is 5,581 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Goodwin?

Key numbers for living in Lake Goodwin: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $601,200, median household income $105,673, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Goodwin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.