The Town FilesLake Holm, Washington
Community in King County · population 3,430 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $828,600
- Household income
- $177,371
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 49.4
Lake Holm is a community of 3,430 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $828,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Washington towns, better for families than 95% of Washington towns, more upscale than 82% of Washington towns.
- #1 in The 14 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Washington
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Washington
- #6 in The 15 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Washington
- #10 in The 11 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Washington
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Washington
- #35 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
How Lake Holm ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Holm is worth $828,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $177,371, which is more affordable than 67% of Washington towns. 96.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Holm | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $828,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | — | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $177,371 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 96.0% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lake Holm
| People | Lake Holm | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.5% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 41.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 36.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Lake Holm
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 59.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.1 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Holm since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 6, 2009 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 6, 2009.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lake Holm itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Lake Holm
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA2.2 mi · 10,474 people · home $714,200
- Auburn, WA3.8 mi · 87,256 people · home $547,900
- Covington, WA4.2 mi · 20,777 people · home $637,300
- Black Diamond, WA5.3 mi · 4,697 people · home $779,100
- Lake Tapps, WA5.6 mi · 12,962 people · home $742,400
- Algona, WA5.9 mi · 3,290 people · home $441,500
- Maple Valley, WA6.1 mi · 28,013 people · home $724,700
- Pacific, WA6.5 mi · 7,235 people · home $489,100
Lake Holm questions
Is Lake Holm, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Holm scores better for retirees than 70% of Washington towns and quieter than 75%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Lake Holm?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Holm is valued at $828,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $177,371, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Holm?
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.7 inches of precipitation a year and 8.1 inches of snow.
Does Lake Holm get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Holm since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 6, 2009. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)