Anacortes, WA
Living in Anacortes
Bikeability47
Walkability56
Commute71
Public Transit34
Affordability40
Public Safety78
Airports61
Hospitals64
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military2%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$406kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Anacortes
United States45
Washington38
Mount Vernon Metro Area22
Skagit County22
Property Crime in Anacortes
United States48
Washington70
Mount Vernon Metro Area68
Skagit County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Anacortes
Inland Flooding15
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Anacortes, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Anacortes, WA
Salish Sea Deaf School
2 miles, NE
San Juan Montessori School
2 miles, N
Oak Harbor Christian School
13 miles, S
North Whidbey Christian High School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Anacortes, WA
Western Washington University
18 miles, N
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
54 miles, S
Bastyr University
55 miles, S
Seattle Pacific University
59 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Anacortes, WA
Island Hospital
1 miles, N
NH Oak Harbor
11 miles, S
Skagit Valley Hospital
15 miles, E
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Anacortes, WA
Bellingham International Airport
21 miles, N
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
73 miles, S
Portland International Airport
200 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
225 miles, SE