Living in Langley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Langley · Census data 2020–2024
Langley has 1,044 residents with a median age of 69.4. The median household income is $77,072 (21% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $700,700, the median rent is $1,365/month.
Langley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Langley at a glance
- Population
- 1,044
- Median age
- 69.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $77,072State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $700,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,365/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Langley a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Washington median; home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Langley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Langley the median home value is $700,700, 111% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,398 a month in housing costs.
Langley median household income
The median household income in Langley is $77,072 and the income per person is $61,575. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Langley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 752
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 20.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.72
Langley demographics
- Population
- 1,044
- Median age
- 69.4
- Under 18
- 4.9%
- 65 and older
- 55.4%
- Households
- 601
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Langley ›
Education in Langley
65.3% of adults 25 and older in Langley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 32.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Langley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 9.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Langley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley | 1,044 | $77,072 | $700,700 | $1,365 |
| Clinton | 1,419 | $76,458 | $664,800 | $1,410 |
| Freeland | 1,548 | $83,241 | $522,000 | $1,237 |
| Kayak Point | 1,883 | $119,352 | $711,200 | — |
| Camano | 17,303 | $105,231 | $670,800 | $1,896 |
| Lake Goodwin | 5,536 | $105,437 | $718,400 | $1,316 |
| Warm Beach | 3,442 | $99,940 | $671,100 | $2,111 |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $884,900 | $2,166 |
| Everett | 111,845 | $83,512 | $565,300 | $1,740 |
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What is the median household income in Langley, WA?
The median household income in Langley is $77,072, 21% 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 Langley?
The median home value in Langley is $700,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Langley?
The median gross rent in Langley is $1,365 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Langley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Washington median; home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Langley?
The median age in Langley is 69.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Langley?
The average commute to work in Langley is 31 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Langley?
The unemployment rate in Langley is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Langley?
65.3% of adults in Langley 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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