Langley, WA

Washington

Langley is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,090. Residents earn $74,067 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,090 Population 1,079/sq mi density
$74,067 Median Income $58,223 per capita
$670,100 Home Value $750,508 Zillow
$1,413 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,067 median income, 1.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$670,100 home value, $1,413/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,067
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $670,100
138% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.8%
74% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,413
21% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.0%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Langley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,090
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,067
Per Capita$58,223
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute32 min

Housing

D
Home Value$670,100
Rent$1,413
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$750,508

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+98.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute32 min
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Is Langley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Langley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Langley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Langley is $74,067, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Langley is $670,100, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,413 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Langley is a highly educated community — 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Langley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Langley has a population of 1,090 with a density of 1,079 people per square mile. The median age is 69.6 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%).

Population

1,090
Total Population
1,079
People / sq mi
69.6yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Langley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Langley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Langley is $74,067, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Langley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,067
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$58,223
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Langley is $670,100, 138% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,413 (21% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $750,508.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$670,100
138% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$750,508
Median List Price$899,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$899,000
$/Sq Ft$628
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,413
21% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Langley, 30.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 11.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Langley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.0%
7% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity11.9%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188

Crime Rates: Langley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Langley 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 is 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,079/sq mi
Coordinates48.0375°N, 122.4071°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.8%
74% above US avg
High School+98.0%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,079/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Work from Home28.6%

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