Living in Point Roberts, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Point Roberts · Census data 2020–2024
Point Roberts has 1,288 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $78,125 (20% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $483,900, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Point Roberts is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Point Roberts at a glance
- Population
- 1,288
- Median age
- 58.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $78,125State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $483,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Point Roberts a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Point Roberts
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Point Roberts the median home value is $483,900, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,905 a month in housing costs.
Point Roberts median household income
The median household income in Point Roberts is $78,125 and the income per person is $85,419. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Point Roberts: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,105
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 64.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.73
64.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Point Roberts has many vacation and second homes.
Point Roberts demographics
- Population
- 1,288
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 7.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 743
- Foreign-born
- 42.8%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Point Roberts ›
Education in Point Roberts
44.7% of adults 25 and older in Point Roberts have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Point Roberts
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 47.6%
- Drive alone
- 35%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Point Roberts vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Roberts | 1,288 | $78,125 | $483,900 | $1,095 |
| Blaine | 6,100 | $84,030 | $549,600 | $1,450 |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | $86,854 | $477,200 | $1,222 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Roche Harbor | 778 | $94,167 | $902,000 | $1,764 |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Friday Harbor | 2,728 | $80,378 | $570,400 | $1,696 |
| Anacortes | 17,966 | $91,951 | $696,700 | $1,702 |
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What is the median household income in Point Roberts, WA?
The median household income in Point Roberts is $78,125, 20% 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 Point Roberts?
The median home value in Point Roberts is $483,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Point Roberts?
The median gross rent in Point Roberts is $1,095 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Point Roberts, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Point Roberts?
The median age in Point Roberts is 58.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Point Roberts?
The average commute to work in Point Roberts is 33 minutes; 47.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Point Roberts?
The unemployment rate in Point Roberts is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Point Roberts?
44.7% of adults in Point Roberts 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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