Living in Fox Island, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fox Island · Census data 2020–2024
Fox Island has 3,414 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $172,292 (76% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,003,900.
Fox Island at a glance
- Population
- 3,414
- Median age
- 53.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $172,292State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,003,900State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.1%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Fox Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fox Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox Island the median home value is $1,003,900, 202% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 10% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,215 a month in housing costs.
Fox Island median household income
The median household income in Fox Island is $172,292 and the income per person is $97,910. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Fox Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,556
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.45
Fox Island demographics
- Population
- 3,414
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 1,393
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox Island ›
Education in Fox Island
55.1% of adults 25 and older in Fox Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fox Island
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Fox Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Island | 3,414 | $172,292 | $1,003,900 | — |
| Artondale | 14,073 | $149,302 | $734,400 | $2,251 |
| Wollochet | 6,689 | $149,271 | $889,900 | $1,915 |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $624,800 | $1,762 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Fircrest | 7,069 | $113,926 | $583,500 | $1,554 |
| Longbranch | 4,638 | $95,768 | $396,000 | $1,750 |
| Steilacoom | 6,686 | $100,851 | $655,000 | $1,818 |
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What is the median household income in Fox Island, WA?
The median household income in Fox Island is $172,292, 76% higher 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 Fox Island?
The median home value in Fox Island is $1,003,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Fox Island, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Fox Island?
The median age in Fox Island is 53.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Fox Island?
The average commute to work in Fox Island is 39 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fox Island?
The unemployment rate in Fox Island is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fox Island?
55.1% of adults in Fox 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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