Cost of Living in Alderwood Manor, WA

Population 10,168 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

187
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Alderwood Manor's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $651,000 for a typical home, 114% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $118,077 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Alderwood Manor sits roughly 11 miles southwest of Everett — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Everett's $532,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 214
Rent 147

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Alderwood Manor

The median home value in Alderwood Manor is $651,300 — 114% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,933/month, 47% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,077/year is 58% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 57.9°F and lows of 44.9°F. Overall, Alderwood Manor has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$651,300
114% above avg
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
47% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$963
1 BR
$1,018
2 BR
$1,317
3 BR
$1,845
4 BR
$2,071
Owner-occupied 72.9%
Renter-occupied 27.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,933
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,547/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.5 min
28% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
55.4%
Carpooled
5.9%
Public transit
8.5%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
26.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 9.2%
State rate 6.5%
Avg local rate 2.7%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$118,077
58% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,420
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
13% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.7%
Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3
Male median age 39.7
Female median age 34.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.9°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
33.4"
30° 43° 55° 68° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 464852566366727368585045
Low °F 373739434851555552464036
Precip" 3.892.843.632.672.111.890.840.981.683.354.974.52

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
67.4%
Good air days/yr
175
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Alderwood Manor, WA?

Alderwood Manor has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.

What is average rent in Alderwood Manor, WA?

The median gross rent in Alderwood Manor is $1,933 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Alderwood Manor?

The median home value in Alderwood Manor is $651,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Alderwood Manor?

The median household income in Alderwood Manor is $118,077 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Alderwood Manor, WA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Alderwood Manor is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.

Is Alderwood Manor, WA affordable?

Alderwood Manor is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Alderwood Manor?

Alderwood Manor has average high temperatures of 57.9°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 33.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Alderwood Manor at a Glance

Population
10,168
Median Income
$118,077
Home Value
$651,300
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg High Temp
57.9°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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