Median Income
$65,395
13% lower than US avg
Home Value
$398,200
41% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
29.9%
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.3%
15% higher than US avg
How Puget Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,136
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,395
Per Capita$35,847
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$133M
Commute61 min
Housing
B
Home Value$398,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.36
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute61 min
Libraries1
Is Puget Island a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Puget Island receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times, high obesity rates. Puget Island offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Puget Island is $65,395, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 61 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Puget Island is $398,200, 41% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Puget Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Puget Island has a population of 1,136 with a density of 150 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.3%), with 5.5% Hispanic.
Population
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Puget Island vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.9% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Spanish | 19.1% |
| 43% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Puget Island vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Puget Island is $65,395, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 61 minutes.
Income: Puget Island vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,395 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,847 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $867 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,181 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 132 |
| County GDP | $133M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,483 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.13% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 60.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
The median home value in Puget Island is $398,200, 41% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $398,200 |
| 41% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,483 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.13% |
In Puget Island, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.8% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Puget Island vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 67.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,037/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
Crime Rates: Puget Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Puget Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 54.7 inches |
| 44% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 2.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1757°N, 123.3819°W |
| County FIPS | 53069 |