Here's what it costs to live in Mercer Island, Washington, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,502 per month, while the typical home is valued around $2,000,000. Households earn a median of $219,069 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$219,069
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,502
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$2,000,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
25,307
Latest estimate
Median Age
46.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,609
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,358,851
Census ACS
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
67°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
52.0
fair
Hospitals
127
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
98.8%
What is the cost of living index for Mercer Island?
The cost of living index for Mercer Island is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Mercer Island?
The median gross rent in Mercer Island is $2,502 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Mercer Island?
The median household income in Mercer Island is $219,069 per year.
What is the median home value in Mercer Island?
The median home value in Mercer Island is $2,000,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Mercer Island?
Air quality data for Mercer Island is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Mercer Island?
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
