Point Roberts, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · San Juan County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,275 Population 261/sq mi density
$80,197 Median Income $82,244 per capita
$460,500 Home Value $388,464 Zillow
$1,055 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,197 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$460,500 home value, $1,055/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Point Roberts, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,197
7% above
$82,244 per capita
Home Value
$460,500
63% above
Zillow: $388,464
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
9% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
44% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Point Roberts Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
163%
Rent
91%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Point Roberts a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Point Roberts residents earn a median household income of $80,197 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,244. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Point Roberts is $460,500 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,464. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 22.8% 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 1978.

Education

48.4% of adults in Point Roberts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Point Roberts has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,275
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born39.1%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,197
Per Capita$82,244
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

B
Home Value$460,500
Rent$1,055
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$388,464
Housing Units2,063
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death3,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation80 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Point Roberts was built in 1978.
42.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
39.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.