Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
32%
Anacortes
Anacortes, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,287
Population
18,818
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Delight in this town’s natural beauty and strong community
Coastal
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Vibrant
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Picturesque
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Active
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Artistic
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Welcoming
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Family-Friendly
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Luxurious
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Close-Knit
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Scenic
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Situated on Fidalgo Island in the Pacific Northwest, Anacortes rests about halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Known as a destination point for the San Juan Islands and International ferry runs for Washington State, Anacortes is also accessible from the mainland via the Deception Pass Bridge.
Anacortes boasts a pleasant small-town atmosphere, with a close-knit community gathering for special year-round events like the Skagit Tulip Festival, Anacortes Arts Festival, Spring Wine Festival, Bier on the Pier, Waterfront Festival, Coastal Christmas, Anacortes Boat Show, Summer Concert Series at Seafarer’s Memorial Park, and the First Friday Gallery Art Walk in Downtown Anacortes.
Downtown Anacortes is a charming stretch of coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and antique stores in historic buildings along Commercial Avenue, where residents and visitors also come together. Anacortes is steeped in natural beauty, with numerous parks and recreational facilities offering plenty of options for outdoor activities such as kayaking, sailing, boating, fishing, crabbing, whale watching, biking, and hiking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,304
Average: $105,255
Education
7,365
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,688
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Anacortes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Anacortes, WA is $1,300 for a studio, $1,287 for one bedroom, $1,491 for two bedrooms, and $1,097 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Anacortes has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,287/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$3,884/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,566/month
200 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Anacortes, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-K & 4
123 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
794 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
62 Students
Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program
Public
Grades 9-12
5 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Deception Pass State Park
- Hope Island-Mason
- Bay View State Park
- Padilla Bay NERR
Airports
- Bellingham International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.