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Compare Mercer Island to Olympia
This post compares Mercer Island, Washington to Olympia, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Mercer Island (city) | Olympia (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,768 | 49,928 |
| Income (median) | $110,338 | $52,007 |
| Home Value (median) | $1,034,600 | $265,400 |
| White | 74% | 84% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 18% | 6% |
| With Kids | 34% | 24% |
| Age (median) | 45 | 38 |
| Rentals | 29% | 54% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Mercer Island or Olympia?
A: Mercer Island has a much smaller population count than Olympia: 24768 compared with 49928 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Mercer Island or in Olympia?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Mercer Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Mercer Island or Olympia?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Mercer Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Olympia does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Mercer Island versus 54% for Olympia.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Mercer Island may include: Union-Hill-Novelty-Hill, Cottage-Lake, and Bainbridge-Island.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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