salaryRent is higher than in 56% 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 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,840 a year. That is $34 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 49 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vashon?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vashon
| Size | Vashon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,429 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,118 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,499 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vashon 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 Vashon, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vashon
Life in Vashon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vashon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,715 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $790,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $79,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vashon, WA?
Renting in Vashon costs a median of about $1,771 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Vashon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,840 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vashon cheap or expensive?
Vashon is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $130,036. It ranks 49th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vashon?
The median homeowner in Vashon pays $7,158 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Vashon 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 Vashon?
The median home value in Vashon is $790,700, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,934 people live in Vashon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.