At a Glance
Median Income
$172,917
$102,255 per capita
Home Value
$952,500
Zillow: $1,045,325
Violent Crime
213/100K
6,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Fox Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fox Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fox Island 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
Fox Island residents earn a median household income of $172,917 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $102,255. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% 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 Fox Island is $952,500 , 238% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,045,325. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Fox Island reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,117/100K.
Education
58.6% of adults in Fox Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fox Island has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,365
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,917
Per Capita$102,255
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$952,500
Rent
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$1,045,325
Housing Units1,497
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property6,117/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation224 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fox Island was built in 1991.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% 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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