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Though Duwamish Indian legends purport that an evil spirit lurks here, Mercer Island, Washington is one of the most beautiful, and most coveted, pieces of real estate in the Pacific Northwest. The island city sits in the middle of Lake Washington directly between Seattle and Bellevue along Interstate 90. Despite its proximity to both urban areas, Mercer Island remains a close-knit residential neighborhood.
Originally dubbed “East Seattle” by C.C. Calkins in the 1880s, Mercer Island was home to a resort hotel that once hosted President Benjamin Harrison. The Island was later named for Thomas Mercer, a Northwest pioneer. This small farming community was linked to the metropolis of Seattle in 1940 when the floating bridge that now links I-90 across the water was built to span the island.
Home to one of the best school systems in the country, education is one of the reasons Mercer Island residents seek out homes for sale here. Mercer Island is a district that boasts the highest test scores in the region and 90 percent rate of college-bound high school seniors.
The 22,000 residents of Mercer Island are fiercely protective of its natural beauty and balanced ecosystems. Wetland sanctuaries, mountain views, and waterfront access combine with grand homes to make this lush island the epitome of Northwest luxury living.
Population
| Total Population |
22,194
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| Population Density |
3,477 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
11,497
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| Male Population |
10,697
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| Median Age |
45.77 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
84%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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| Distance to BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
4 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to DEVRY UNIVERSITY |
4 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
8,737
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| Family Households |
6,303
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| Average Family Size |
3.08
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| Average Household Income |
$150,973
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| Median Household Income |
$114,372
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
84%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.31
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.61
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.87
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.57
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.59
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| Robbery Risk |
1.08
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.73
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.77
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.44
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.71
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
2.43
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
74.5° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
36° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
38.25 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
112% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
8.9%
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| Nearest Airport |
BOEING FIELD/KING COUNTY INTL
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| Distance to BOEING FIELD/KING COUNTY INTL |
4 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
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| Distance to SEATTLE SEAHAWKS |
5 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 8225 SE 72ND, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| NORTHWEST YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 5017 90TH AVE SE, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| CREST LEARNING CENTER | 9 - 12 | 4150 86TH AVE SE, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 9100 SE 42ND ST, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| WEST MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 4141 81ST AVE SE, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| LAKERIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 8215 SE 78TH, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| ISLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 5437 ISLAND CREST WAY, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| ST MONICA SCHOOL | K - 8 | 4320 87TH AVE SE, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| ETC PREPARATORY ACADEMY | K - 12 | 8005 SE 28TH ST, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| FRENCH - AMERICN SCHOOL - PUGET SOUND | K - 6 | 3795 E MERCER WAY, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| CHLDRNS INSTITUTE LEARNING DIFF | K - 12 | 4030 86TH AVE SE STE F, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 2830 80TH AVE SE MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | BANK OF AMERICA | 8421 SE 68TH ST MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | BANNER BANK | 2918 78TH AVE SE MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | FARMERS BANK OF CHINA | 3850 83RD AVE SE MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | KEY BANK | 2731 77TH AVE SE # 101 MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | PACIFIC NORTHWEST BANK | 2918 78TH AVE SE MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | STERLING SAVINGS BANK | 7803 SE 27TH ST # D170 MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | US BANK | 2737 78TH AVE SE # 102 MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | WASHINGTON MUTUAL | 7900 SE 28TH ST # 101 MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| BANKS | WELLS FARGO BANK | 3001 78TH AVE SE MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
| HOSPITALS | VIRGINIA MASON MERCER ISLAND | 7711 SE 27TH ST MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 98040 | 335 | $948,550 | $1,277,426 |
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