Mercer Island, WA cityscape

98040

Mercer Island, WA

Total Population
25,464
Median Household Income
$190,985
Median Home Value
$1,683,600
Median Rent
$2,315

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$190,985
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,683,600
103% above state median
Rent
$2,315
100% above state median
Median Age
45.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mercer Island, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 77.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 45.3 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.6%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 5.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$190,985
+154.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.59 people

Total Households
9,782
Family Households
64.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
50.3%
#2 Industry
Education
22.8%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
9.8%
Total Employed Residents:6,339

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.9%
236 workers
Public Transit
10.3%
839 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,116
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (10.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.4%
11,891 employed
Labor Force
12,205
314 unemployed
Median Age
45.3 years
Per Capita Income
$113,575
Poverty Rate
5.2%

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