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Mercer Island, WA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Cora R.

Best kept secrets of Mercer Island, WA

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $1,884,200 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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atlvibes2024

Best and worst neighborhoods in Mercer Island

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $202,359 in Mercer Island. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cheers. The...

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Arianna Allen

What to expect moving to Mercer Island?

OK so You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. Median household income is $202,359, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,884,200 on average. Rent is about $2,464/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system ...

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Daniel W.

Mercer Island is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $202,359, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot...

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Natalie Chavez

Mercer Island is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $202,359, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

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atlvibes2024

Best hidden gems in Mercer Island

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very ...

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Sofia Clark

Mercer Island vs Albuquerque -which is better?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,464/month for a decent place. Median household income is $202,359, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 25,282, Mercer Island is a smaller city. The ...

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Arianna Allen

Most overrated things about Mercer Island

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Mercer Island sits at 30.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is...

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Lily Martinez

Weekend activities in Mercer Island?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2008. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experi...

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Arianna Allen

Anyone regret moving to Mercer Island?

Hey, Homes are going for about $1,884,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Mercer Island sits at 30.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective.

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Nevaeh Cook

The good and bad of living in Mercer Island

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Mercer Island sits at 30.3 per 100K. With a population of 25,282, Mercer Island is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winter...

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Ruth J.

Is Mercer Island good for remote workers?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Mercer Island sits at 30.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,282 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are whe...

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Sofia Clark

Things Mercer Island needs to improve

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Mercer Island sits at 30.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good se...

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Lily Martinez

Pros and cons of Mercer Island after 9 years

First post here. I'm originally from New York and Rent is about $2,464/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,464 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,884,200, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $202,359, ...

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Hannah

How is the nightlife in Mercer Island?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Median household income is $202,359, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,884,200 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up....

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