Living in La Conner, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Conner · Census data 2020–2024
La Conner has 873 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $80,385 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $553,200, the median rent is $1,554/month.
La Conner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Conner at a glance
- Population
- 873
- Median age
- 59.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,385State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $553,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,554/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is La Conner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Conner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Conner the median home value is $553,200, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,554 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,438 a month in housing costs.
La Conner median household income
The median household income in La Conner is $80,385 and the income per person is $54,664. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in La Conner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 504
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.99
La Conner demographics
- Population
- 873
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 42%
- Households
- 438
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Conner ›
Education in La Conner
45.7% of adults 25 and older in La Conner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Conner
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
La Conner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Conner | 873 | $80,385 | $553,200 | $1,554 |
| Bay View | 572 | $90,188 | $901,200 | — |
| Whidbey Island Station | 2,027 | $45,625 | — | $1,875 |
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $472,300 | $1,405 |
| Anacortes | 17,966 | $91,951 | $696,700 | $1,702 |
| Burlington | 10,003 | $80,475 | $466,400 | $1,746 |
| Oak Harbor | 24,362 | $76,084 | $461,200 | $1,645 |
| Lake Ketchum | 1,235 | $136,211 | $543,000 | — |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | $109,286 | $666,400 | $1,980 |
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What is the median household income in La Conner, WA?
The median household income in La Conner is $80,385, 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 La Conner?
The median home value in La Conner is $553,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in La Conner?
The median gross rent in La Conner is $1,554 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is La Conner, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in La Conner?
The median age in La Conner is 59.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in La Conner?
The average commute to work in La Conner is 27 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Conner?
The unemployment rate in La Conner is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Conner?
45.7% of adults in La Conner 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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