At a Glance
Median Income
$83,641
$59,429 per capita
Home Value
$473,100
Zillow: $602,336
Violent Crime
176/100K
3,084/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Herron Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herron Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herron Island a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herron Island residents earn a median household income of $83,641 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,429. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% 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 Herron Island is $473,100 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,336. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Herron Island reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,084/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Herron Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herron 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
Population106
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density221/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,641
Per Capita$59,429
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$473,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$602,336
Housing Units333
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property3,084/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Herron Island was built in 1973.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
45.9% 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.