What are the schools like in Suncrest, WA?

Suncrest is served primarily by Nine Mile Falls School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Suncrest?

The median household income in Suncrest, WA is $93,886 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Suncrest, WA?

Suncrest has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Suncrest, WA affordable or expensive?

Suncrest's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Suncrest is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $395,600 and the median rent is $664 per month.

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

Suncrest has a violent crime rate of 67.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 584.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Suncrest, WA a Good Place to Live?

Suncrest is a small town of 5,344 in Washington, with a median household income of $93,886 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Suncrest stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Suncrest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Suncrest 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: 101.0

Suncrest's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Suncrest costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Suncrest, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$395,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$664	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,886	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Suncrest's violent crime rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.8 /100k

Property Crime

584.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Suncrest is served primarily by Nine Mile Falls School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Suncrest, WA	National Avg
School District	Nine Mile Falls School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Suncrest sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 48.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Suncrest, WA
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	48.2"

Demographics

Metric	Suncrest, WA	National Avg
Population	5,344	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), WA 10 mi Country Homes, WA 10 mi Town and Country, WA 11 mi Deer Park, WA 12 mi Clayton, WA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Suncrest

Suncrest, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99026

Suncrest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Suncrest, WA affordable or expensive?

Suncrest's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Suncrest roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $395,600 and median rent is $664/month.

What is the crime rate in Suncrest, WA?

Suncrest's violent crime rate is 67.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 584.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Suncrest?

Public schools in Suncrest are operated by Nine Mile Falls School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Suncrest, WA a good place to live?

Suncrest, WA has a population of 5,344, a median household income of $93,886, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Suncrest?

Suncrest averages 33.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 48.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Suncrest?

Suncrest, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99026.

What is the population of Suncrest?

The population of Suncrest, Washington is 5,344 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Suncrest?

Key numbers for living in Suncrest: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $395,600, median household income $93,886, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Suncrest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.