Erlands Point, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Erlands Point is a small town in Washington with a population of 874. Residents earn $106,313 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
874 Population 1,860/sq mi density
$106,313 Median Income $50,653 per capita
$579,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,313 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$579,700 home value
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,313
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $579,700
106% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 42.1%
25% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Erlands Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population874
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,860/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Veterans16.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,313
Per Capita$50,653
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$579,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation40 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.2%
Libraries9

Is Erlands Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Erlands Point receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Erlands Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Erlands Point is $106,313, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Erlands Point among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Erlands Point is $579,700, making it a premium housing market at 106% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Erlands Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Erlands Point has a population of 874 with a density of 1,860 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 11.3% Black.

Population

874
Total Population
1,860
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Erlands Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.2%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Erlands Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Erlands Point is $106,313, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Erlands Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,313
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,653
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home20.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Erlands Point is $579,700, 106% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$579,700
106% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate1.21%
In Erlands Point, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 13.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Erlands Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity13.7%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Erlands Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Erlands Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation40 ft (12 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,860/sq mi
Coordinates47.6024°N, 122.6942°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin. 92.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.1%
25% above US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.36
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,860/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home20.2%

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