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Crime in Anacortes summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Anacortes. Key points include:
There were 288 total crimes in Anacortes in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Anacortes is 1,589.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Anacortes is 93.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Anacortes is 1,495.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Anacortes is -25.01% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Anacortes Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Anacortes / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 288 | 1,589.1 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 93.8 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.5 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 11.0 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 60.7 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 271 | 1,495.3 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 126.9 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 232 | 1,280.1 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 88.3 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Anacortes summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Anacortes. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Anacortes is 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Anacortes is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Anacortes is $725,455.
The median income in Anacortes is $91,951.
Anacortes's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Anacortes Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Anacortes | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 215 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Anacortes, WA Weather
The average high in Anacortes is 57.6° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 81.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 28.6 inches of precipitation each year with 3.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Anacortes |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 28.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Anacortes Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Anacortes
The current population in Anacortes is 17,966. The population has increased 14.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,966 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 17,837 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 17,667 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 17,437 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 17,231 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 16,977 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 16,725 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 16,425 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 16,229 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 16,048 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 15,965 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 15,879 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 15,798 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 15,775 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 15,668 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Anacortes
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Anacortes is:
85.0% White with 15,276 White residents.
0.5% African American with 95 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 121 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 282 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 59 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 1,040 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 1,053 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Anacortes | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Anacortes
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Anacortes is 50.6% female with 9,099 female residents.
Anacortes is 49.4% male with 8,867 male residents.
| Gender | Anacortes | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Anacortes for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Anacortes completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Anacortes completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Anacortes completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Anacortes completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Anacortes completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Anacortes completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Anacortes completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Anacortes completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Anacortes completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Anacortes | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Anacortes, Washington
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4.6% of households in Anacortes earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Anacortes earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Anacortes earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Anacortes earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Anacortes earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Anacortes earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Anacortes earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Anacortes earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.0% of households in Anacortes earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.2% of households in Anacortes earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Anacortes | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.2% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
