Mar 4, 2026 - News
King County incomes soar to $129K average in 2024
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The average income per person in King County climbed to nearly $129,000 in 2024 — about $55,000 higher than the national average, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Incomes here also grew 4.9% from the year before, slightly faster than the national increase.
Zoom out: Total personal income — the sum of all income earned by county residents — rose 6.9% over the same period, also outpacing the U.S. rate.
Yes, but: Elevated inflation and steep housing costs in Seattle and King County have limited how far those incomes stretch.