Living in Herron Island, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herron Island · Census data 2020–2024
Herron Island has 119 residents with a median age of 69.3. The median household income is $86,429 (12% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $492,900.
Herron Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Herron Island at a glance
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 69.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $86,429State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $492,900State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
Is Herron Island a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Herron Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herron Island the median home value is $492,900, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Herron Island median household income
The median household income in Herron Island is $86,429 and the income per person is $60,516. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Herron Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 76.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.75
76.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Herron Island has many vacation and second homes.
Herron Island demographics
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 69.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 54.6%
- Households
- 68
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 18.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herron Island ›
Education in Herron Island
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Herron Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herron Island
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 56.3%
- Drive alone
- 21.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.1%
Herron Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herron Island | 119 | $86,429 | $492,900 | — |
| Home | 1,665 | $64,884 | $403,500 | — |
| Longbranch | 4,638 | $95,768 | $396,000 | $1,750 |
| Key Center | 3,544 | $105,781 | $613,200 | $1,705 |
| Allyn | 2,404 | $97,716 | $545,100 | — |
| Artondale | 14,073 | $149,302 | $734,400 | $2,251 |
| Fox Island | 3,414 | $172,292 | $1,003,900 | — |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
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What is the median household income in Herron Island, WA?
The median household income in Herron Island is $86,429, 12% 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 Herron Island?
The median home value in Herron Island is $492,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Herron Island, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Herron Island?
The median age in Herron Island is 69.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Herron Island?
The unemployment rate in Herron Island is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herron Island?
51.3% of adults in Herron 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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