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Coupeville, Washington

Coupeville, Washington, in Island county, is 27 miles NW of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 45 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The town is home to some 1,723 residents.

The People and Families of Coupeville

In Coupeville, about 50% of adults are married. People in Coupeville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Coupeville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coupeville had a median family income of $47,721. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Coupeville. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($4,725) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Coupeville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Coupeville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Coupeville was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Coupeville have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Coupeville, 79% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Coupeville it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Coupeville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCoupeville Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Coupeville Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Coupeville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Coupeville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Coupeville, WA

Comparing Coupeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use108
Short Commute Times87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime14
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