Puget Island, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,136 Population 150/sq mi density
$65,395 Median Income $35,847 per capita
$398,200 Home Value $413,291 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,395 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$398,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Puget Island, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,395
13% below
$35,847 per capita
Home Value
$398,200
41% above
Zillow: $413,291
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Puget Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
141%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Puget Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Puget Island residents earn a median household income of $65,395 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,847. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Puget Island is $398,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,291. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

29.9% of adults in Puget Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 79.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,136
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,395
Per Capita$35,847
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B
Home Value$398,200
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$413,291
Housing Units505
Rent Burden46.2%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain79.8 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute61 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Puget Island was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.