Lake McMurray, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
533 Population 386/sq mi density
$291,700 Home Value $579,528 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake McMurray, WA

At a Glance

Home Value
$291,700
3% above
Zillow: $579,528
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Lake McMurray Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
103%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake McMurray a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake McMurray is $291,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,528. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

21.2% of adults in Lake McMurray hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake McMurray has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population533
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$46,978
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

Home Value$291,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$579,528
Housing Units234
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation235 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake McMurray was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% 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.