Washington
Alger is a small town in Washington with a population of 655. Residents earn $106,318 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alger receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Alger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alger is $106,318, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Alger among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Alger is $659,400, making it a premium housing market at 134% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Alger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,318 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,446 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $659,400 |
| 134% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6103°N, 122.3293°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.4% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |