At a Glance
Median Income
$89,788
$53,930 per capita
Home Value
$647,700
Zillow: $713,800
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
2,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Anacortes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anacortes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anacortes a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anacortes residents earn a median household income of $89,788 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,930. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anacortes is $647,700 , 130% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $713,800. Median rent is $1,609/month, with 28.7% 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
Anacortes reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,214/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
Education
45.7% of adults in Anacortes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anacortes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population17,837
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density1,525/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,788
Per Capita$53,930
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
C+
Home Value$647,700
Rent$1,609
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$713,800
Housing Units8,522
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property2,214/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary383/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation248 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Anacortes was founded in 1891.
The median home in Anacortes was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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