Quick answer
Washington can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $592,000, rent of $2,201/month and household income of $129,127, and the state's violent crime rate (292 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. Washington has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Bothell West, Camas, Mill Creek East.
Median home value
$592,000
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$2,201/mo
Household income
$129,127
Violent crime / 100k
292
Washington, 2025
Population change
+1.6%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+9.0%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
4.6×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell West, WA | 82 | $757,700 | $2,552 | $144,941 | +2.4% |
| Camas, WA | 80 | $656,100 | $1,900 | $140,053 | +1.5% |
| Mill Creek East, WA | 76 | $840,100 | $3,013 | $183,466 | +0.6% |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 74 | $558,900 | $2,212 | $131,524 | +0.8% |
| Five Corners, WA | 73 | $432,800 | $1,948 | $102,423 | +2.5% |
| Richland, WA | 72 | $401,800 | $1,397 | $92,550 | +1.7% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific County | 79 | $274,000 | $962 | $62,350 | +1.5% |
| San Juan County | 74 | $726,500 | $1,413 | $83,682 | +1.5% |
| Lincoln County | 70 | $272,300 | $872 | $71,227 | +2.1% |
| Douglas County | 67 | $402,900 | $1,234 | $80,374 | +1.3% |
| Stevens County | 65 | $308,000 | $864 | $67,405 | +1.5% |
| Okanogan County | 64 | $284,200 | $868 | $60,293 | +1.1% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington a Good Place to Live in 2027?
Washington can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $592,000, rent of $2,201/month and household income of $129,127, and the state's violent crime rate (292 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. Washington has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Bothell West, Camas, Mill Creek East.
What are the best places to live in Washington?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Washington cities are Bothell West, Camas, Mill Creek East, Bonney Lake, Five Corners, and the top counties are Pacific County, San Juan County, Lincoln County, Douglas County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Washington have a state income tax?
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
