What are the schools like in Ravensdale, WA?

Ravensdale is served primarily by Tahoma School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.8:1.

What is the median household income in Ravensdale?

The median household income in Ravensdale, WA is $138,879 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ravensdale, WA?

Ravensdale has an average high temperature of 45.7°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Ravensdale, WA affordable or expensive?

Ravensdale's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ravensdale is 13% 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 Ravensdale, WA?

Ravensdale has a violent crime rate of 439.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3561.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ravensdale, WA a Good Place to Live?

Ravensdale is a small town of 370 in Washington, with a median household income of $138,879 . Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

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

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

All Ravensdale 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

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

Metric	Ravensdale, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$138,879	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ravensdale's violent crime rate is 439.7 per 100,000 residents — 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

439.7 /100k

Property Crime

3561.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ravensdale is served primarily by Tahoma School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ravensdale, WA	National Avg
School District	Tahoma School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ravensdale sees average highs of 45.7°F in January and 77.0°F in July, with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation and 17.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ravensdale, WA
Average High — January	45.7°F
Average High — July	77.0°F
Annual Precipitation	59.7"
Annual Snowfall	17.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ravensdale, WA	National Avg
Population	370	—
Median Age	42.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Maple Valley, WA 3 mi Hobart, WA 4 mi Black Diamond, WA 4 mi Shadow Lake, WA 6 mi Covington, WA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Ravensdale

Ravensdale, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98051

Ravensdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravensdale, WA affordable or expensive?

Ravensdale's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ravensdale roughly 13% 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 Ravensdale, WA?

Ravensdale's violent crime rate is 439.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3561.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ravensdale?

Public schools in Ravensdale are operated by Tahoma School District. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ravensdale, WA a good place to live?

Ravensdale, WA has a population of 370, a median household income of $138,879, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Ravensdale?

Ravensdale averages 45.7°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches with about 17.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ravensdale?

Ravensdale, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98051.

What is the population of Ravensdale?

The population of Ravensdale, Washington is 370 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ravensdale?

Key numbers for living in Ravensdale: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $138,879, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ravensdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.