salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (83.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 71.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $125,320 a year. That is $60 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 184 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
| Size | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,114 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,556 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,299 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Life in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,322 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,218,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $121,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA?
Renting in Union Hill-Novelty Hill costs a median of about $3,133 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $125,320 a year, or $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill cheap or expensive?
Union Hill-Novelty Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $199,920. It ranks 184th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The median homeowner in Union Hill-Novelty Hill pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The median home value in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $1,218,500, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
23,047 people live in Union Hill-Novelty Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.