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Snoqualmie, WA
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Snoqualmie profile


Living in Snoqualmie



Snoqualmie is a somewhat small city located in the state of Washington. With a population of 13,621 people and four associated neighborhoods, Snoqualmie is the 74th largest community in Washington. Much of the housing stock in Snoqualmie was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Snoqualmie economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Snoqualmie, where the median household income is $186,353.00.

Snoqualmie home prices are not only among the most expensive in Washington, but Snoqualmie real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Snoqualmie has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Snoqualmie telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.07% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Snoqualmie is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Snoqualmie is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Snoqualmie’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Snoqualmie is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Snoqualmie, the average commute to work is 31.30 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

If knowledge is power, Snoqualmie is a pretty powerful place. 68.06% of the adults in Snoqualmie have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Snoqualmie in 2018 was $74,487, which is wealthy relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $297,948 for a family of four.

Snoqualmie is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Snoqualmie home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Snoqualmie residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Snoqualmie include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Snoqualmie is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Slavic languages.