What are the schools like in Salmon Creek, WA?

Salmon Creek is served primarily by Vancouver School District. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.

What is the median household income in Salmon Creek?

The median household income in Salmon Creek, WA is $93,015 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Salmon Creek, WA?

Salmon Creek has an average high temperature of 45.3°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Salmon Creek, WA affordable or expensive?

Salmon Creek's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Salmon Creek is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $457,600 and the median rent is $1,472 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Salmon Creek, WA?

Salmon Creek has a violent crime rate of 328.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2349.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Salmon Creek, WA a Good Place to Live?

Salmon Creek is a small city of 20,312 in Washington, with a median household income of $93,015 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Salmon Creek stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Salmon Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Salmon Creek 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: 106.6

Salmon Creek's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Salmon Creek costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Salmon Creek, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$457,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,472	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,015	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Salmon Creek's violent crime rate is 328.3 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

328.3 /100k

Property Crime

2349.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Salmon Creek is served primarily by Vancouver School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Salmon Creek, WA	National Avg
School District	Vancouver School District	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Salmon Creek sees average highs of 45.3°F in January and 78.0°F in July, with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Salmon Creek, WA
Average High — January	45.3°F
Average High — July	78.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Salmon Creek, WA	National Avg
Population	20,312	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98685

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salmon Creek, WA affordable or expensive?

Salmon Creek's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Salmon Creek roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $457,600 and median rent is $1,472/month.

What is the crime rate in Salmon Creek, WA?

Salmon Creek's violent crime rate is 328.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2349.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Salmon Creek?

Public schools in Salmon Creek are operated by Vancouver School District. The district has 23 elementary, 6 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Salmon Creek, WA a good place to live?

Salmon Creek, WA has a population of 20,312, a median household income of $93,015, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Salmon Creek?

Salmon Creek averages 45.3°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Salmon Creek?

Salmon Creek, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98685.

What is the population of Salmon Creek?

The population of Salmon Creek, Washington is 20,312 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Salmon Creek?

Key numbers for living in Salmon Creek: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $457,600, median household income $93,015, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Salmon Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.