Signals
Lakeland South
Washougal
Opportunity
45 · Bottom 26%
vs53 · Bottom 43%
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs78 · Top 22%
Physical resilience
41 · Bottom 31%
vs41 · Bottom 32%
Housing affordability
70 · Bottom 34%
vs74 · Bottom 39%
Access
93 · Top 45%
vs89 · Bottom 40%
Economic stability
70 · Top 30%
vs67 · Top 36%
Measured values
| Metric | Lakeland South | Washougal | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,100 | 17,490 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $110,735 | $106,368 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,591 | $47,629 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,673/sq mi | 2,939/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $589,300 | $552,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,899 | $1,701 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 71.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.1% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.6% | -1.4% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 28.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 6.2% | 11.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 77°F | 82°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 38°F | 37°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 39.3" | 40.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 12 mi | 12 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 27.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Lakeland South
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Washougal
Elevated or high exposure: volcanic activity.
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