What are the schools like in Raft Island, WA?

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

What is the median household income in Raft Island?

The median household income in Raft Island, WA is $156,136 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Raft Island, WA?

Raft Island has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Raft Island, WA affordable or expensive?

Raft Island's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Raft Island is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,000,000 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Raft Island, WA?

Raft Island has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Raft Island, WA a Good Place to Live?

Raft Island is a small town of 451 in Washington, with a median household income of $156,136 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Raft Island stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Raft Island 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

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

Metric	Raft Island, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,000,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$156,136	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Raft Island's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Raft Island, 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	68.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Raft Island sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Raft Island, WA
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	75.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Raft Island, WA	National Avg
Population	451	—
Median Age	52.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Artondale, WA 2 mi Rosedale, WA 2 mi Gig Harbor, WA 3 mi Wauna, WA 4 mi Key Center, WA 4 mi

Raft Island vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raft Island, WA affordable or expensive?

Raft Island's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Raft Island roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,000,000 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Raft Island, WA?

Raft Island's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Raft Island?

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

Is Raft Island, WA a good place to live?

Raft Island, WA has a population of 451, a median household income of $156,136, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Raft Island?

Raft Island averages 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Raft Island?

The population of Raft Island, Washington is 451 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Raft Island?

Key numbers for living in Raft Island: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $1,000,000, median household income $156,136, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Raft Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.