Anacortes, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Anacortes, Washington Summary

Life in Anacortes research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Anacortes over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Anacortes:

The population in Anacortes is 17,437.
The median home value in Anacortes is $484,600.
The median income in Anacortes is $80,043.
The cost of living in Anacortes is 128 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Anacortes is $1,360.
The unemployment rate in Anacortes is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Anacortes is 8.3%.

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Anacortes SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Anacortes, WA Crime Report

607
Total Crimes

3,374.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

45.17%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Anacortes / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	607	3,374.1	3,026.1	2,324.2

Violent Crime	16	88.9	293.7	369.8
Murder	1	5.6	3.9	6.3
Robbery	4	22.2	67.4	66.1
Aggravated Assault	5	27.8	187.6	268.2
Property Crime	591	3,285.2	2,732.4	1,954.4
Burglary	82	455.8	522.1	269.8
Larceny	458	2,545.9	1,854.2	1,401.9
Car Theft	51	283.5	356.1	282.7

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Anacortes, WA Cost Of Living

128
Anacortes's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Anacortes	Washington	National Average
Overall	128	115	100

Services	116	112	100
Groceries	121	109	100
Health	114	119	100
Housing	160	129	100
Transportation	116	116	100
Utilities	84	90	100

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Anacortes, WA Photos

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Rankings for Anacortes in Washington

Ranks #36 in Best Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #44 in Richest Cities In Washington

Ranks #52 in Safest Places In Washington

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Population over time in Anacortes

Year	Population	% Change
2021	17,231	3.0%
2020	16,725	1.8%
2019	16,425	1.2%
2018	16,229	1.1%
2017	16,048	0.5%
2016	15,965	0.5%
2015	15,879	0.5%
2014	15,798	0.1%
2013	15,775	0.7%
2012	15,668	-

Race / Ethnicity in Anacortes

White

85.9% (14,984)

African American

1.0% (167)

American Indian

0.6% (112)

Asian

2.4% (416)

Hawaiian

0.3% (61)

Other

0.1% (12)

Two Or More

3.8% (654)

Hispanic

5.9% (1,031)

Race	Anacortes	WA	USA
White	85.9%	66.5%	59.4%
African American	1.0%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.6%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	2.4%	8.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.4%	0.4%
Two Or More	3.8%	5.8%	3.2%
Hispanic	5.9%	13.2%	18.4%

Gender in Anacortes

Female

51.2% (8,924)

Male

48.8% (8,513)

Gender	Anacortes	WA	USA
Female	51.2%	49.7%	50.5%
Male	48.8%	50.3%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Anacortes for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

0.0% (0)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (697)

High School / GED

18.0% (3,138)

Some College

24.0% (4,184)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (1,569)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (4,707)

Master's Degree

13.0% (2,266)

Professional Degree

3.0% (523)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (348)

Education	Anacortes	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	0.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	22.0%	26.0%
Some College	24.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	23.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	13.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Anacortes, Washington

Less than $10,000

5.2% (89,958)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.3% (58,393)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.1% (106,416)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.7% (116,787)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.2% (159,850)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.4% (286,107)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.3% (249,583)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.1% (349,686)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.7% (169,319)

$200,000 or more

9.0% (157,595)

Income	Anacortes	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	5.2%	4.2%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.3%	2.9%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.1%	5.9%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.7%	6.4%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.2%	10.1%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.4%	16.3%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.3%	13.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.1%	18.7%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.7%	9.8%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	9.0%	12.4%	9.5%