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Langley, WA


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Langley, Washington

Langley, Washington is 10 miles NW of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 30 miles N of Seattle, Washington. It is in Island county. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metro area. The population of Langley is 959.

The People and Families of Langley

In Langley, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Langley are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Langley has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Langley had a median family income of $51,563. The people of Langley can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in the city work from home. Notably, Langley is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Langley political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $17,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Langley Housing

Of the housing in Langley, approximately 55% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Langley. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Langley, 65% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Langley makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLangley Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLangley Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLangley Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Langley College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Langley Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Langley, WA

Comparing Langley 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity52
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime47
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