Washington
Anacortes is a small city in Washington with a population of 17,837. Residents earn $89,788 per year, which is 19% above the national average.
Based on current data, Anacortes receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Anacortes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Anacortes is $89,788, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Anacortes is $647,700, making it a premium housing market at 130% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Anacortes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 143 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,562 per 100,000, 31% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Anacortes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches, including 5.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $89,788 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,930 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% 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 | 1.00% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $647,700 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $713,800 |
| Median List Price | $800,000 |
| Median List Price | $800,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $374 |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 44 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,609 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,488 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.00% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Total Violent | 142.7/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 43.4/100K |
| Robbery | 6.2/100K |
| Assault | 93.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,562.2/100K |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 397.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,065.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.9 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 248 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4887°N, 122.6240°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,525/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |