At a Glance
Median Income
$202,359
$120,120 per capita
Home Value
$1,884,200
Zillow: $2,281,504
Median Rent
$2,464/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
1,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.8%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.3%
5.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Mercer Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mercer Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mercer Island a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mercer Island residents earn a median household income of $202,359 , which is 169% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $120,120. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mercer Island is $1,884,200 , 568% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,281,504. Median rent is $2,464/month, with 28.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Mercer Island reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,405/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
Education
78.8% of adults in Mercer Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(134% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mercer Island has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population25,282
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,963/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$202,359
Per Capita$120,120
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
F
Home Value$1,884,200
Rent$2,464
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$2,281,504
Housing Units10,514
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent30/100K
Property1,405/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary242/100K
Health
Obesity19.3%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.0%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.8%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+39.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Mercer Island was built in 1974.
35.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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