Living in Anderson Island, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anderson Island · Census data 2020–2024
Anderson Island has 1,448 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $80,282 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $546,300.
Anderson Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Anderson Island at a glance
- Population
- 1,448
- Median age
- 61.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,282State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $546,300State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Anderson Island a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Anderson Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anderson Island the median home value is $546,300, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,141 a month in housing costs.
Anderson Island median household income
The median household income in Anderson Island is $80,282 and the income per person is $89,049. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Anderson Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,112
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 26.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.77
Anderson Island demographics
- Population
- 1,448
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 39.8%
- Households
- 819
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anderson Island ›
Education in Anderson Island
44% of adults 25 and older in Anderson Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anderson Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Anderson Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Island | 1,448 | $80,282 | $546,300 | — |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| Steilacoom | 6,686 | $100,851 | $655,000 | $1,818 |
| North Fort Lewis | 6,337 | $70,114 | — | $2,475 |
| Longbranch | 4,638 | $95,768 | $396,000 | $1,750 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $461,200 | $1,525 |
| Fox Island | 3,414 | $172,292 | $1,003,900 | — |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $624,800 | $1,762 |
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What is the median household income in Anderson Island, WA?
The median household income in Anderson Island is $80,282, 18% 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 Anderson Island?
The median home value in Anderson Island is $546,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Anderson Island, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Anderson Island?
The median age in Anderson Island is 61.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Anderson Island?
The average commute to work in Anderson Island is 36 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anderson Island?
The unemployment rate in Anderson Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anderson Island?
44% of adults in Anderson Island 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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