What are the schools like in Startup, WA?

Startup is served primarily by Sultan School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.

What is the median household income in Startup?

The median household income in Startup, WA is $96,492 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 Startup, WA?

Startup has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Startup, WA affordable or expensive?

Startup's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Startup is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Startup 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 Startup, WA a Good Place to Live?

Startup is a small town of 651 in Washington, with a median household income of $96,492 . Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Startup stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

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

All Startup 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

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

Metric	Startup, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,492	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Startup'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

Startup is served primarily by Sultan School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Startup, WA	National Avg
School District	Sultan School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Startup sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 68.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Startup, WA
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	68.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Startup, WA	National Avg
Population	651	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	9.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sultan, WA 2 mi Gold Bar, WA 3 mi North Sultan, WA 3 mi May Creek, WA 4 mi Woods Creek, WA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Startup

Startup, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98294

Startup vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Startup, WA affordable or expensive?

Startup's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Startup roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Startup, WA?

Startup'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 Startup?

Public schools in Startup are operated by Sultan School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Startup, WA a good place to live?

Startup, WA has a population of 651, a median household income of $96,492, 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 Startup?

Startup averages 47.4°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 68.3 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Startup?

Startup, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98294.

What is the population of Startup?

The population of Startup, Washington is 651 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Startup?

Key numbers for living in Startup: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $378,600, median household income $96,492, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Startup side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.