Mercer Island is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 25820 residents.. The poverty rate of Mercer Island is 5.3%, which is 62% lower than national average. The typical household in Mercer Island earns $150506 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 18.7% 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 Mercer Island, only 100% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Mercer Island remained 2.2%, which is 53% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Mercer Island, only 77% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 16% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Mercer Island is 216, which is 116% higher than national average. Median home value in Mercer Island is $1386300 , which is 503% higher than national average. While median income in Mercer Island remained $150506, which is 123% 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.