What are the schools like in Woods Creek, WA?

Woods Creek is served primarily by Monroe School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in Woods Creek?

The median household income in Woods Creek, WA is $122,045 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Woods Creek, WA?

Woods Creek has an average high temperature of 44.0°F in January and 74.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Woods Creek, WA affordable or expensive?

Woods Creek's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woods Creek is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $648,700 and the median rent is $2,158 per month.

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

Woods Creek 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 Woods Creek, WA a Good Place to Live?

Woods Creek is a small town of 7,048 in Washington, with a median household income of $122,045 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

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

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

All Woods 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: 113.0

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

Metric	Woods Creek, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$648,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,158	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$122,045	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Woods Creek'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

Woods Creek is served primarily by Monroe School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woods Creek, WA	National Avg
School District	Monroe School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woods Creek sees average highs of 44.0°F in January and 74.2°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woods Creek, WA
Average High — January	44.0°F
Average High — July	74.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Woods Creek, WA	National Avg
Population	7,048	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	31.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Sultan, WA 4 mi Monroe, WA 4 mi Monroe North, WA 4 mi Chain Lake, WA 4 mi Sultan, WA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Woods Creek

Woods Creek, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98272

Woods Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods Creek, WA affordable or expensive?

Woods Creek's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woods Creek roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $648,700 and median rent is $2,158/month.

What is the crime rate in Woods Creek, WA?

Woods Creek'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 Woods Creek?

Public schools in Woods Creek are operated by Monroe School District. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woods Creek, WA a good place to live?

Woods Creek, WA has a population of 7,048, a median household income of $122,045, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Woods Creek?

Woods Creek averages 44.0°F in January and 74.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woods Creek?

Woods Creek, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98272.

What is the population of Woods Creek?

The population of Woods Creek, Washington is 7,048 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Woods Creek: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $648,700, median household income $122,045, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woods Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.