10 Richest And Poorest Cities In Washington State

"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor" a great quote from Seneca about money I recently read. Its an interesting take from someone that was born from a wealthy family in Rome and probably didn't experience much craving.

The "Haves" and the "Have Nots", if you don't have money you probably want more. In Washington State there is a huge difference between the two groups and it is reflected by the wealth of the towns they reside in. The good and the bad, here are the top 10 of both the richest and poorest cities in Washington State according to Roadsnacks.

10 Richest Cities in Washington State

These are the places you want to live in Washington State if you can afford it. If you can't afford it, you probably want to live there anyway.

-Snoqualmie, Washington

Population: 13,550 
Median Income: $159,450 
Unemployment Rate: 2.4% 
Poverty Rate: 0.6% 

-Duvall, Washington

Population: 7,979 
Median Income: $162,622 
Unemployment Rate: 1.9% 
Poverty Rate: 1.7% 

Brier, Washington

Population: 6,899 
Median Income: $124,651 
Unemployment Rate: 3.7% 
Poverty Rate: 3.9% 

Edgewood, Washington

Population: 12,010 
Median Income: $103,193 
Unemployment Rate: 2.6% 
Poverty Rate: 3.8% 

Camas, Washington

Population: 24,043 
Median Income: $115,993 
Unemployment Rate: 3.3% 
Poverty Rate: 3.5% 

Mercer Island, Washington

Population: 25,820 
Median Income: $150,506 
Unemployment Rate: 2.2% 
Poverty Rate: 5.3% 

Newcastle, Washington

Population: 12,078 
Median Income: $155,933 
Unemployment Rate: 2.7% 
Poverty Rate: 3.0% 

Lake Forrest Park, Washington

Population: 13,455 
Median Income: $138,043 
Unemployment Rate: 4.1% 
Poverty Rate: 3.0% 

Sammamish, Washington

Population: 65,265 
Median Income: $181,464 
Unemployment Rate: 2.6% 
Poverty Rate: 3.1% 

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Population: 24,859 
Median Income: $125,861 
Unemployment Rate: 3.2% 
Poverty Rate: 3.7% 

10 Poorest Towns In Washington State

Now for the other side of the list. If you can't afford to live in one of the richest cities in Washington State, don't worry I can't either. These cities may be a better option, especially if your TRYING to buy your first home.

Pullman, Washington

Population: 33,598 
Median Income: $31,487 (lowest) 
Unemployment Rate: 10.5% (3rd highest) 
Poverty Rate: 35.9% (highest) 

Wapato, Washington

Population: 5,041 
Median Income: $40,772 (7th lowest) 
Unemployment Rate: 14.6% (highest) 
Poverty Rate: 30.9% (3rd highest)  

Cheney, Washington

Population: 12,165 
Median Income: $40,573 (6th lowest) 
Unemployment Rate: 9.7% (6th highest) 
Poverty Rate: 34.4% (2nd highest) 

Kelso, Washington

Population: 12,123 
Median Income: $39,044 (2nd lowest) 
Unemployment Rate: 8.6% (10th highest) 
Poverty Rate: 23.7% (9th highest) 

Ellensburg, Washington

Population: 20,167 
Median Income: $39,645 (3rd lowest) 
Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (20th highest) 
Poverty Rate: 30.9% (4th highest)  

Shelton, Washington

Population: 10,167
Median Income: $40,809 (8th lowest)
Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (16th highest)
Poverty Rate: 26.9% (6th highest)

Clarkston, Washington

 Population: 7,381
Median Income: $40,186 (5th lowest)
Unemployment Rate: 8.6% (11th highest)
Poverty Rate: 18.5% (17th highest)

Sunnyside, Washington

Population: 16,559
Median Income: $42,780 (12th lowest)
Unemployment Rate: 8.1% (12th highest)
Poverty Rate: 22.6% (10th highest)

Connell, Washington

Population: 5,517
Median Income: $51,154 (27th lowest)
Unemployment Rate: 13.0% (2nd highest)
Poverty Rate: 24.6% (8th highest)

Chehalis, Washington

Population: 7,497
Median Income: $42,209 (10th lowest)
Unemployment Rate: 9.9% (5th highest)
Poverty Rate: 16.7% (25th highest)