At a Glance
Median Income
$134,866
$53,095 per capita
Home Value
$731,100
Zillow: $922,724
Median Rent
$2,549/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
2,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Esperance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Esperance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Esperance a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Esperance residents earn a median household income of $134,866 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,095. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Esperance is $731,100 , 159% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $922,724. Median rent is $2,549/month, with 24.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Esperance reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,870/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Esperance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Esperance has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,988
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density5,539/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,866
Per Capita$53,095
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$731,100
Rent$2,549
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$922,724
Housing Units1,528
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property2,870/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation456 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Esperance was built in 1966.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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