salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,560 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Washington. It is number 81 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lake Stickney?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lake Stickney
| Size | Lake Stickney | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,283 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,622 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,918 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,536 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,895 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lake Stickney 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 Lake Stickney, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lake Stickney
Life in Lake Stickney
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake Stickney?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,365 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $620,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lake Stickney, WA?
Renting in Lake Stickney costs a median of about $1,939 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Lake Stickney?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,560 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Stickney cheap or expensive?
Lake Stickney is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $101,401. It ranks 81st cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lake Stickney?
The median homeowner in Lake Stickney pays $4,862 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Lake Stickney 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 Lake Stickney?
The median home value in Lake Stickney is $620,300, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
15,890 people live in Lake Stickney. Numbers are typical (middle) values.