Living in Anacortes, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anacortes · Census data 2020–2024
Anacortes has 17,966 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $91,951 (6% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $696,700, the median rent is $1,702/month.
Anacortes at a glance
- Population
- 17,966
- Median age
- 50.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $91,951State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $696,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Anacortes a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; home values 23% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Anacortes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anacortes the median home value is $696,700, 109% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,364 a month in housing costs.
Anacortes median household income
The median household income in Anacortes is $91,951 and the income per person is $57,662. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Anacortes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,801
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.19
Anacortes demographics
- Population
- 17,966
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 8,109
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anacortes ›
Education in Anacortes
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Anacortes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anacortes
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Anacortes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | 17,966 | $91,951 | $696,700 | $1,702 |
| Bay View | 572 | $90,188 | $901,200 | — |
| La Conner | 873 | $80,385 | $553,200 | $1,554 |
| Whidbey Island Station | 2,027 | $45,625 | — | $1,875 |
| Bow | 585 | $67,103 | $381,000 | — |
| Oak Harbor | 24,362 | $76,084 | $461,200 | $1,645 |
| Burlington | 10,003 | $80,475 | $466,400 | $1,746 |
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $472,300 | $1,405 |
| Alger | 687 | $109,151 | $700,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Anacortes, WA?
The median household income in Anacortes is $91,951, 6% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anacortes?
The median home value in Anacortes is $696,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Anacortes?
The median gross rent in Anacortes is $1,702 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Anacortes, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Washington median; home values 23% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Anacortes?
The median age in Anacortes is 50.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Anacortes?
The average commute to work in Anacortes is 24 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anacortes?
The unemployment rate in Anacortes is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anacortes?
47.2% of adults in Anacortes have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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