Whidbey Island Station, WA
At a Glance
Median Income
$42,143
$28,891 per capita
Median Rent
$1,821/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Whidbey Island Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Whidbey Island Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Whidbey Island Station a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Whidbey Island Station residents earn a median household income of $42,143 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,891. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Education
12.5% of adults in Whidbey Island Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Whidbey Island Station has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,284
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density348/mi²
Male / Female82% / 19%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans32.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,143
Per Capita$28,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$1,821
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$522,440
Housing Units63
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute6 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Whidbey Island Station was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.