At a Glance
Median Income
$75,804
$49,837 per capita
Home Value
$464,700
Zillow: $455,246
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
43.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
10.9% smoking rate
How La Conner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Conner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Conner a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Conner residents earn a median household income of $75,804 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,837. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 La Conner is $464,700 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,246. Median rent is $1,799/month, with 43.5% 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 1981.
Education
43.4% of adults in La Conner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Conner has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population986
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density2,465/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,804
Per Capita$49,837
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$464,700
Rent$1,799
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$455,246
Housing Units539
Rent Burden43.5%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in La Conner was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% 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.