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Puget Island, WA
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Puget Island, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Puget Island a Good Place to Live?
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 1.5% (58% 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.
Safety & Crime
Puget Island reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,322/100K.
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. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.