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Living in Enumclaw, WA
Explore Enumclaw and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.7 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Enumclaw at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population12,798
Median Household Income$121,250
Median Home Value$524,600
Median Gross Rent$1,954
Median Age42.1
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment3.7%
Work From Home13.8%
Homeownership74.3%
Housing Vacancy7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Enumclaw is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Enumclaw Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Enumclaw and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Enumclaw
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$524,600
Median Gross Rent$1,954
Homeownership74.3%
Housing Vacancy7.4%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Enumclaw, WA
Median Household Income$121,250
Unemployment3.7%
Work From Home13.8%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Enumclaw and how households are structured
Population12,798
Median Age42.1
Average Household Size2.5
Enumclaw is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Enumclaw
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Enumclaw point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High76.6°F
Average Winter Low33.9°F
Annual Rainfall48.3 in.
Annual Snowfall4.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Enumclaw
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Enumclaw & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Enumclaw spans King and Pierce counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Enumclaw especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Enumclaw shows a population of about 12,798. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
King County and Pierce County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Enumclaw with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.