Everson, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,989 Population 2,006/sq mi density
$82,750 Median Income $31,204 per capita
$434,900 Home Value $489,876 Zillow
$1,216 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
107 Violent Crime/100K 342 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$434,900 home value, $1,216/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Everson, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,750
10% above
$31,204 per capita
Home Value
$434,900
54% above
Zillow: $489,876
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
5% above
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
72% below
342/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Everson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Everson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
154%
Rent
105%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Everson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Everson residents earn a median household income of $82,750 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,204. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Everson is $434,900 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,876. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 23.8% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Everson reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 342/100K.

Education

25.6% of adults in Everson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Everson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,989
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density2,006/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,750
Per Capita$31,204
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

B+
Home Value$434,900
Rent$1,216
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$489,876
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent107/100K
Property342/100K

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Everson was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
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.