At a Glance
Median Income
$95,802
$50,460 per capita
Home Value
$486,000
Zillow: $585,632
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
405/100K
6,160/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Alderton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alderton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alderton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alderton residents earn a median household income of $95,802 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,460. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alderton is $486,000 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $585,632. Median rent is $1,599/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Alderton reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,160/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Alderton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alderton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,857
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,802
Per Capita$50,460
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$486,000
Rent$1,599
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$585,632
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent405/100K
Property6,160/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Alderton was built in 1987.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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