Washington · Metropolitan Area
Alderton is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,857. Residents earn $95,802 per year, which is 27% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alderton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Alderton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alderton is $95,802, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Alderton is $486,000, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,599 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Alderton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,802 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,460 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 34.8 min |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |
| Census Median | $486,000 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $388 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,599 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1763°N, 122.2224°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 499/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.8 min |
| Work from Home | 25.6% |