salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way. Most homes (86.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,600 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 115 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Duvall?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Duvall
| Size | Duvall | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,895 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,655 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Duvall overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Duvall, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Duvall
Life in Duvall
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Duvall?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,595 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $830,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $83,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Duvall, WA?
Renting in Duvall costs a median of about $2,165 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Duvall?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,600 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Duvall cheap or expensive?
Duvall is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.2% of the typical household income of $212,854. It ranks 115th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Duvall?
The median homeowner in Duvall pays $6,837 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Duvall more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Duvall?
The median home value in Duvall is $830,100, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
8,526 people live in Duvall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.