At a Glance
Median Income
$72,074
$84,859 per capita
Home Value
$477,600
Zillow: $550,256
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.3% smoking rate
How Anderson Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anderson Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anderson Island a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anderson Island residents earn a median household income of $72,074 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,859. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% 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 Anderson Island is $477,600 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,256. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
34.5% of adults in Anderson Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson Island has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,341
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,074
Per Capita$84,859
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
C+
Home Value$477,600
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$550,256
Housing Units1,036
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Anderson Island was built in 1992.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
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.