Mercer Island, WA
Living in Mercer Island
Bikeability72
Walkability67
Commute51
Public Transit76
Affordability1
Public Safety75
Airports93
Hospitals86
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+3.3k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age
78%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian19%
Black1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate6%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree40%
Graduate degree38%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$148kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more39%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance<1%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Sales and office18%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Walked4%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$1.2MMedian Home Value+$322k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian Monthly Rent+$686 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M30%
$1.5M to $1.99M19%
$2M or more18%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercer Island
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Mercer Island
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 2 |
| Dec | 40 | 7 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercer Island
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercer Island, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercer Island, WA
Northwest Yeshiva Hs
1 miles, SE
Early World Montessori
1 miles, N
French American School of Puget Sound
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Mercer Island, WA
Seattle University
5 miles, NW
Cornish College of the Arts
6 miles, NW
City University of Seattle
6 miles, NW
Antioch University-Seattle
6 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercer Island, WA
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
4 miles, NE
Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill
5 miles, NW
Harborview Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Swedish Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Mercer Island, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
9 miles, SW
Bellingham International Airport
86 miles, N
Portland International Airport
138 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, SE