Ravensdale

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Ravensdale, WA Area Guide

A peaceful reprieve in King County

Scenic Lush Peaceful Secluded Upscale Family-Friendly Rural

Nestled at the base of the Issaquah Alps, Ravensdale is a tranquil community with a small-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy the community’s secluded feel, which is defined by its lush, tree-dense roads as well as its numerous charming homes tucked along its primarily residential streets.

Ravensdale is revered for its top-notch schools, making the community a popular choice for many families. The community boasts close proximity to excellent outdoor venues as well, including Ravensdale Park, Henry’s Ridge Natural Area, Lake Wilderness Park, and Tiger Mountain State Forest. Ravensdale also sits an equal distance away from both Seattle and Tacoma, affording countless residents simple commutes.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$130,435

Average: $144,400

Education

475

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

680

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

45-54 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Ravensdale has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Summit Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,098 Students

Tahoma Jr High School

Public

Grades 8-9

1,343 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Wilderness Arboretum
  • Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
  • Shadow Lake Bog
  • Nolte State Park
  • Flaming Geyser State Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.