Marietta-Alderwood, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,569 Population 613/sq mi density
$62,243 Median Income $46,807 per capita
$493,200 Home Value $608,145 Zillow
$1,450 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,243 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$493,200 home value, $1,450/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Marietta-Alderwood, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,243
17% below
$46,807 per capita
Home Value
$493,200
75% above
Zillow: $608,145
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
25% above
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Marietta-Alderwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
175%
Rent
125%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marietta-Alderwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marietta-Alderwood residents earn a median household income of $62,243 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,807. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% 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 Marietta-Alderwood is $493,200 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,145. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 31.9% 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

33.1% of adults in Marietta-Alderwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marietta-Alderwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,569
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,243
Per Capita$46,807
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

C
Home Value$493,200
Rent$1,450
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$608,145
Housing Units1,544
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation120 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations95
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Marietta-Alderwood was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% 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.