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Vashon Island, WA (Washington) Houses and Residents

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $1,003,107 (it was $263,400 in 2000)
Vashon Island:

$1,003,107
Washington:

$569,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $653,955 - $1,338,291

Total population: 10,811 (Urban population: 0, Rural population: 10,123 (150 farm, 9,973 nonfarm))

Houses: 4,867 (4,193 occupied: 3,342 owner occupied, 851 renter occupied)

% of renters here:

20%
State:

36%

Housing density: 132 houses/condos per square mile

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022 in this county: $843,880.

Median contract rent in 2022: $1,626 (lower quartile is $1,097, upper quartile is over $2,000)


Median gross rent in Vashon Island, WA in 2022: $1,750

Housing units in Vashon Island with a mortgage: 1,771 (213 second mortgage, 213 home equity loan, 8 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 809

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Vashon Island, Washington Age and Sex of Residents

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,894,118
  • In family households: 1,455,162 (324,509 male householders, 137,001 female householders)
    357,491 spouses, 491,900 children (462,739 natural, 12,743 adopted, 16,418 stepchildren), 22,208 grandchildren, 21,116 brothers or sisters, 17,956 parents, foster children, 25,527 other relatives, 45,636 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 438,956 (162,683 male householders (115,616 living alone)), 165,039 female householders (129,083 living alone)), 111,234 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 37,131 (10,490 institutionalized population)

277,933 married couples with children.
81,653 single-parent households (19,170 men, 62,483 women).

93.9% of residents of Vashon Island speak English at home.
2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (56% speak English very well, 23% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 9% don't speak English at all).
2.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (74% speak English very well, 23% speak English well, 3% speak English not well).
0.9% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (56% speak English very well, 44% speak English well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

Foreign born population: 1,014 (7.7%)
(38.1% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.6
State:

6.5

Median number of rooms in apartments
Here:

4.5
State:

3.9

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Vashon Island, Washington
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Vashon Island, Washington
  • 36no bedroom
  • 2391 bedroom
  • 7272 bedrooms
  • 1,6333 bedrooms
  • 5994 bedrooms
  • 1085+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Vashon Island, Washington
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Vashon Island, Washington
  • 77no bedroom
  • 1841 bedroom
  • 3492 bedrooms
  • 1643 bedrooms
  • 704 bedrooms
  • 75+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Vashon Island in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Vashon Island in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 36no vehicle
  • 7061 vehicle
  • 1,5372 vehicles
  • 7393 vehicles
  • 2414 vehicles
  • 835+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Vashon Island in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Vashon Island in renter-occupied apartments
  • 106no vehicle
  • 3991 vehicle
  • 2792 vehicles
  • 503 vehicles
  • 104 vehicles
  • 75+ vehicles
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Vashon Island, Washington
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Vashon Island, Washington
  • 141 room
  • 912 rooms
  • 1163 rooms
  • 3904 rooms
  • 5005 rooms
  • 7806 rooms
  • 6177 rooms
  • 3988 rooms
  • 4369+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Vashon Island, Washington
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Vashon Island, Washington
  • 481 room
  • 792 rooms
  • 1433 rooms
  • 2544 rooms
  • 965 rooms
  • 1516 rooms
  • 597 rooms
  • 148 rooms
  • 79+ rooms
Year house built
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
Owners and renters by unit type in Vashon Island, WA
  • Vashon Island, WA household income distribution

  • Distribution of median household income in Vashon Island, WA in 2022
  • 43,386Less than $10,000
  • 44,495$10,000 to $19,999
  • 43,884$20,000 to $29,999
  • 43,942$30,000 to $39,999
  • 45,655$40,000 to $49,999
  • 46,782$50,000 to $59,999
  • 74,174$60,000 to $74,999
  • 106,810$75,000 to $99,999
  • 103,016$100,000 to $124,999
  • 80,519$125,000 to $149,999
  • 122,117$150,000 to $199,999
  • 281,000$200,000 or more

Percentage of workers working in this county: 93.3%
Number of people working at home: 2,130 (30.5% of all workers)

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 215
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 675
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 544
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 396
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 270
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 55
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 101
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 18
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 29
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 264
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 1,033
  • 90 or more minutes: 1,100

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 3,107 (60.4%)
  • Carpooled: 545 (10.6%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 192 (3.7%)
  • Ferryboat: 545 (10.6%)
  • Motorcycle: 75 (1.5%)
  • Bicycle: 77 (1.5%)
  • Walked: 94 (1.8%)
  • Other means: 65 (1.3%)
  • Worked at home: 444 (8.6%)
Class of Workers in 2000
Year of entry for the foreign-born population in Vashon Island, Washington
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population in Vashon Island, Washington
  • 901995 to March 2000
  • 911990 to 1994
  • 561985 to 1989
  • 71980 to 1984
  • 241975 to 1979
  • 151970 to 1974
  • 291965 to 1969
  • 157Before 1965

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents (%):

Canada
Vashon Island:

20.3% (95)
Washington:

7.7% (47,568)

Mexico
Vashon Island:

14.9% (70)
Washington:

24.1% (148,115)

Philippines
Vashon Island:

13.4% (63)
Washington:

7.6% (46,733)

Germany
Vashon Island:

11.3% (53)
Washington:

3.4% (21,167)

Guatemala
Vashon Island:

10.2% (48)
Washington:

0.5% (3,096)

United Kingdom
Vashon Island:

6.2% (29)
Washington:

3.3% (20,321)

Japan
Vashon Island:

3.4% (16)
Washington:

2.8% (16,936)

Thailand
Vashon Island:

3.4% (16)
Washington:

1.0% (6,294)

Australia
Vashon Island:

2.8% (13)
Washington:

0.4% (2,329)

Other Northern Europe
Vashon Island:

2.3% (11)
Washington:

1.0% (6,393)

Other Caribbean
Vashon Island:

2.1% (10)
Washington:

0.1% (455)

South Africa
Vashon Island:

1.9% (9)
Washington:

0.2% (1,413)

Other Eastern Europe
Vashon Island:

1.7% (8)
Washington:

1.2% (7,645)

Jamaica
Vashon Island:

1.7% (8)
Washington:

0.1% (864)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4,843
  • Other state: 4,649
  • Northeast: 735
  • Midwest: 1,429
  • South: 624
  • West: 1,861

57% of Vashon Island residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 72% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 33% lived in Washington.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 0
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 5
  • 5th and 6th grade: 10
  • 7th and 8th grade: 27
  • 9th grade: 28
  • 10th grade: 34
  • 11th grade: 29
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 67
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 613
  • Less than 1 year of college: 215
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 523
  • Associate degree: 156
  • Bachelor's degree: 1,057
  • Master's degree: 395
  • Professional school degree: 195
  • Doctorate degree: 118
Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 7
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 0
  • 5th and 6th grade: 0
  • 7th and 8th grade: 33
  • 9th grade: 11
  • 10th grade: 26
  • 11th grade: 16
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 55
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 514
  • Less than 1 year of college: 235
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 837
  • Associate degree: 320
  • Bachelor's degree: 1,097
  • Master's degree: 477
  • Professional school degree: 173
  • Doctorate degree: 77
Educational Attainment for Females
Vashon Island marital status for males
Vashon Island marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,164
  • One, attached: 64
  • Two: 65
  • 3 or 4: 31
  • 5 to 9: 33
  • 10 to 19: 67
  • 20 to 49: 31
  • 50 or more: 15
  • Mobile homes: 365
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 32

Median worth of mobile homes: $313,997

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.8%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.4%
Year householders moved into residence in Vashon Island
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vashon Island, WA
  • 37.0%Electricity
  • 20.1%Utility gas
  • 16.6%Wood
  • 13.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.2%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Solar energy
  • 0.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vashon Island, WA
  • 59.0%Electricity
  • 15.4%Wood
  • 9.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.0%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 122
Here:

11.0%
Washington:

9.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 46
Here:

7.4%
Washington:

7.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 26
Here:

10.4%
Washington:

15.7%
School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students
School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability