The Town FilesSnoqualmie, Washington
City in King County · population 14,121 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $977,200
- Household income
- $214,107
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 38.9
Snoqualmie is a city of 14,121 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $977,200, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Washington towns, better for families than 91% of Washington towns, better for cycling than 91% of Washington towns.
How Snoqualmie ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Snoqualmie is worth $977,200, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $214,107, which is more affordable than 70% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,938 a month. 85.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Snoqualmie | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $977,200 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,938 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $214,107 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 85.1% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Snoqualmie
| People | Snoqualmie | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.0% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.7% | — |
| Work from home | 32.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.8% | 93.9% |
Weather in Snoqualmie
July highs average 75.8°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 63.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Snoqualmie since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 18, 1964 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 1964.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Snoqualmie itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Snoqualmie
9 public schools with 4,651 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Si High School | 9-12 | 2,172 | 21.7 |
| Timber Ridge Elementary School | K-5 | 624 | 16.0 |
| Cascade View Elementary School | K-5 | 525 | 17.5 |
| Snoqualmie Elementary | PK-5 | 496 | 15.0 |
| Snoqualmie Middle School | 6-8 | 495 | 19.8 |
| Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program | K-12 | 195 | — |
| Echo Glen School | 5-12 | 68 | 6.8 |
| Two Rivers School | 9-12 | 60 | 8.6 |
| Snoqualmie Access | PK-12 | 16 | — |
Towns near Snoqualmie
- North Bend, WA6.0 mi · 7,461 people · home $1,048,600
- Mirrormont, WA8.1 mi · 3,858 people · home $973,900
- Issaquah, WA8.4 mi · 40,051 people · home $963,000
- Sammamish, WA8.6 mi · 67,455 people · home $1,407,300
- Hobart, WA11.1 mi · 6,767 people · home $950,300
- East Renton Highlands, WA11.3 mi · 11,937 people · home $778,700
- Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA12.0 mi · 22,683 people · home $1,218,500
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA12.8 mi · 3,873 people · home $876,200
Snoqualmie questions
Is Snoqualmie, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Snoqualmie scores better for retirees than 46% of Washington towns and quieter than 50%. 6.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Snoqualmie?
The median owner-occupied home in Snoqualmie is valued at $977,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $214,107, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,938 a month.
What is the weather like in Snoqualmie?
July highs average 75.8°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Snoqualmie get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Snoqualmie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 18, 1964. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)