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Retirement community in Felida, Washington

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Felida, Washington Retirement Guide

tax-friendly for retireesestablished retirement community
44

Retirement Score

Felida, Washington at a Glance

Median Home Price
$603,500
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
35.2°F
Cost of Living Index
110 (US avg = 100)
Best For
tax-friendly for retirees, established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
44 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Felida, Washington, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
110 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$148,625High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Felida's cost of living is 10% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$603,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$2,125High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
91.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Felida using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,308

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,469

Median home price used: $603,500

Median rent reference: $2,125 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
0 / 100Estimated
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
43.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Felida scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Washington has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.8°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
35.2°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
53.4"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
246 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 246 sunny days a year and an average January low of 35.2°F, Felida offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
96.6 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
9.8 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
10,520High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
45.9High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
17.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
8.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
3.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Felida

Is Felida, Washington a good place to retire?

Felida, Washington is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include tax-friendly for retirees, established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Felida, Washington for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 110, roughly 10% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $603,500.

Does Washington tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Washington residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Felida, Washington?

Felida, Washington has January average low around 35°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Felida, Washington?

Felida scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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