Mercer Island (zip 98040), Washington 

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Population

24,768

+12.4% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

Cost of Living

277.2 / 100

Median Home Price

$1,997,500

Median Income

$170,000

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.5 / 5.6

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Mercer Island (zip 98040), Washington

I. Introduction \nA. Overview of Mercer Island, WA \nB. Reasons Why People Choose to Live Here
II. Climate and Geography \nA. Weather & Average Temperatures \nB. Features & Surrounding Areas
III. Local Economy & Culture \nA. Economic Opportunities Available in the Area \nB. Types of Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment Available \nC. Popular Cultural Events Held in the Area
IV. Education Options \nA. Public School System & Private Schools Available \nB. College and University Programs Within The Area \nC. Specialty Learning Centers or Programs Offered Locally
V. Conclusion \nA. Summary of Benefits of Living in 98040 Regional center - East shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington.
Zip Codes: Mercer Island (zip 98040)
Cost of Living: 177.2% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 125 ft above sea level

Pros
Attractive setting
Arts and culture
Nearby recreation
Cons
Sprawl and traffic
Clouds and rain
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area

Seattle is a lively and cosmopolitan city beautifully set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. The main downtown area sits on a narrow, hilly strip of land between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east. Modern skyscrapers rise on high hills in the city center, with residential units lining the lower areas along the water and north of downtown.


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Mercer Island (zip 98040) is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Mercer Island (zip 98040) jobs have increased by 2.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Mercer Island (zip 98040)'s cost of living is 177.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Mercer Island (zip 98040)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 98040 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, King county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 75.0% to 22.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Mercer Island (zip 98040)'s population is 24,768 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 23.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Mercer Island (zip 98040) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.4%.

SCHOOLS
Mercer Island (zip 98040) public schools spend $11,519 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 20.1 students per teacher in Mercer Island (zip 98040). More Education



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Housing Market in Mercer Island

It's a good time to buy in Mercer Island. Home Appreciation is up 7.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Mercer Island is .

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