Washington moving guide

Where should I move in Washington?

We ranked 74 Washington cities with 20,000+ residents on home affordability (income vs. home value), unemployment, education and population growth. Here are the top 15.

1. 1

   Bothell West

   Home $757,700 · Rent $2,552 · Income $144,941 · Unemployment 3.2%
   82/100
2. 2

   Camas

   Home $656,100 · Rent $1,900 · Income $140,053 · Unemployment 3.6%
   80/100
3. 3

   Mill Creek East

   Home $840,100 · Rent $3,013 · Income $183,466 · Unemployment 3.9%
   76/100
4. 4

   Bonney Lake

   Home $558,900 · Rent $2,212 · Income $131,524 · Unemployment 3.0%
   74/100
5. 5

   Five Corners

   Home $432,800 · Rent $1,948 · Income $102,423 · Unemployment 4.1%
   73/100
6. 6

   Richland

   Home $401,800 · Rent $1,397 · Income $92,550 · Unemployment 5.0%
   72/100
7. 7

   Tumwater

   Home $438,000 · Rent $1,654 · Income $93,635 · Unemployment 5.0%
   72/100
8. 8

   Covington

   Home $590,100 · Rent $2,220 · Income $126,730 · Unemployment 3.6%
   71/100
9. 9

   Lake Stevens

   Home $593,900 · Rent $2,189 · Income $118,290 · Unemployment 4.8%
   68/100
10. 10

    Redmond

    Home $1,091,700 · Rent $2,343 · Income $162,099 · Unemployment 4.1%
    68/100
11. 11

    Maple Valley

    Home $672,000 · Rent $2,189 · Income $147,546 · Unemployment 4.8%
    67/100
12. 12

    Sammamish

    Home $1,240,300 · Rent $2,728 · Income $227,273 · Unemployment 2.7%
    67/100
13. 13

    Battle Ground

    Home $452,000 · Rent $1,469 · Income $100,185 · Unemployment 4.3%
    66/100
14. 14

    Bothell

    Home $871,300 · Rent $2,295 · Income $132,232 · Unemployment 3.9%
    65/100
15. 15

    Issaquah

    Home $934,100 · Rent $2,484 · Income $153,786 · Unemployment 3.1%
    64/100

Statewide, Washington recorded 2,309 crimes per 100,000 people in 2025 — #8 highest of 50 states (FBI).

Also see: Best counties in Washington to live

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023); FBI Crime Data Explorer.