Mercer Island

Welcome to Mercer Island

An island city in the Seattle metropolitan area, Mercer Island is a highly-affluent community and is known for its astounding wealth, as well as having one of the best school districts in the state of Washington. Mercer Island is highly sought after by families looking to raise their children on the island for its safety and excellent schools; young professionals who enjoy the easy commute and retirees who seek out the many opportunities for community gathering and involvement. You’ll find a range of property types on the island – from downtown condos to waterfront estates. Architectural styles include mid-century moderns, Northwest Contemporary-style homes, Buchan-built Traditionals, Modern Craftsman homes, and ultra-modern and contemporary-style homes as well.

Overview for Mercer Island, WA

25,506 people live in Mercer Island, where the median age is 45.5 and the average individual income is $101,832. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,506

Total Population

45.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$101,832

Average individual Income

Around Mercer Island, WA

There's plenty to do around Mercer Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

34

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

9

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

20

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Phyzz Yoga, Seven Star Women's Kung Fu, and Lake Washington.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Phyzz Yoga page on Yelp	Active	4.56 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Seven Star Women's Kung Fu page on Yelp Search 525 21st Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.79 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lake Washington page on Yelp	Active	4.84 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rocket CrossFit page on Yelp Search 5720 Rainier Ave S on Google Maps	Active	2.51 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Renew Fitness page on Yelp Search 1200 112th Ave NE on Google Maps	Active	4.43 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Noreen Skincare page on Yelp Search 1020 108th Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	4.21 miles	40 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Burton Beauty By Neikia Williams page on Yelp	Beauty	3.91 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wellness Medic Acupuncture page on Yelp Search 11418 NE 19th St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.84 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ai Beauty Spa page on Yelp Search 909 112th Ave NE on Google Maps	Beauty	4.18 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Desert Rose Salon page on Yelp Search 5307 4th Ave S on Google Maps	Beauty	4.85 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Audrey's Holistic Skin Care page on Yelp Search 4531 Rainier Ave S on Google Maps	Beauty	2.87 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Masoero page on Yelp Search 135th PL SE & SE 75th on Google Maps	Beauty	3.72 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Mercer Island, WA

Population Households Employment

Mercer Island has 9,758 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mercer Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,506 people call Mercer Island home. The population density is 3,996.16 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,506

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.5

Median Age

47.08 / 52.92%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

9,758

Total Households

2.6

Average Household Size

$101,832

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Mercer Island, WA

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The following schools are within or nearby Mercer Island. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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