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Population:24,076
Pop. Change:9%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
County: King County
City:Mercer Island
Zip Code:98040
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Mercer_Island, Washington

As of 2011, Mercer Island's population is 24,076 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.21 percent.

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The median home cost in Mercer Island is $855,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.93 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Mercer Island's cost of living is 118.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Mercer Island public schools spend $4,539 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20 students per teacher in Mercer Island.

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The unemployment rate in Mercer Island is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Mercer Island jobs have Decreased by 1.16 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Mercer Island's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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