What are the schools like in Snoqualmie, WA?

Snoqualmie is served primarily by Snoqualmie Valley School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Snoqualmie?

The median household income in Snoqualmie, WA is $186,353 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Snoqualmie, WA?

Snoqualmie has an average high temperature of 46.4°F in January and 75.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Snoqualmie, WA affordable or expensive?

Snoqualmie's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Snoqualmie is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $852,100 and the median rent is $3,000 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Snoqualmie, WA?

Snoqualmie has a violent crime rate of 45.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1070.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Snoqualmie, WA a Good Place to Live?

Snoqualmie is a small city of 13,762 in Washington, with a median household income of $186,353 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Snoqualmie stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Snoqualmie 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

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

Metric	Snoqualmie, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$852,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$186,353	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Snoqualmie's violent crime rate is 45.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.2 /100k

Property Crime

1070.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Snoqualmie is served primarily by Snoqualmie Valley School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Snoqualmie, WA	National Avg
School District	Snoqualmie Valley School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	68.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Snoqualmie sees average highs of 46.4°F in January and 75.8°F in July, with 63.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Snoqualmie, WA
Average High — January	46.4°F
Average High — July	75.8°F
Annual Precipitation	63.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Snoqualmie, WA	National Avg
Population	13,762	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	10.4%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	6.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fall City, WA 3 mi North Bend, WA 6 mi Carnation, WA 7 mi Ames Lake, WA 8 mi Riverbend, WA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98065

Snoqualmie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snoqualmie, WA affordable or expensive?

Snoqualmie's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Snoqualmie roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $852,100 and median rent is $3,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Snoqualmie, WA?

Snoqualmie's violent crime rate is 45.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1070.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Snoqualmie?

Public schools in Snoqualmie are operated by Snoqualmie Valley School District. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 68.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Snoqualmie, WA a good place to live?

Snoqualmie, WA has a population of 13,762, a median household income of $186,353, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Snoqualmie?

Snoqualmie averages 46.4°F in January and 75.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.3 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Snoqualmie?

Snoqualmie, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98065.

What is the population of Snoqualmie?

The population of Snoqualmie, Washington is 13,762 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Snoqualmie?

Key numbers for living in Snoqualmie: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $852,100, median household income $186,353, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snoqualmie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.