Anacortes is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 17231 residents.. The poverty rate of Anacortes is 8.4%, which is 40% lower than national average. The typical household in Anacortes earns $74161 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 33% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Anacortes, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Anacortes remained 4.5%, which is 4% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Anacortes, only 43% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Anacortes is 128, which is 28% higher than national average. Median home value in Anacortes is $446000 , which is 94% higher than national average. While median income in Anacortes remained $74161, which is 10% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.