Alger, Washington
Quick Statistics
Alger is a community in Skagit County, Washington, home to about 687 people spread across 2.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,435 a year, and a typical home is worth about $700,000. About 26.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 70 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Alger ranks number 435 of 628 in population, number 160 in median household income, number 112 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Alger typically top out near 76°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 16 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Edison, WA | 5.6 mi. | 249 |
| 2. | Sudden Valley, WA | 7.8 mi. | 6,084 |
| 3. | Sedro-Woolley, WA | 8.2 mi. | 12,831 |
| 4. | Acme, WA | 9.1 mi. | 223 |
| 5. | Geneva, WA | 9.9 mi. | 2,073 |
| 6. | Burlington, WA | 9.9 mi. | 10,003 |
| 7. | Bay View, WA | 10.5 mi. | 572 |
| 8. | Bellingham, WA | 11.8 mi. | 93,438 |
What is the population of Alger, Washington?
Alger has a population of about 687 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Alger, Washington in?
Alger is located in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Alger, Washington?
The median home value in Alger is about $700,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Alger, Washington?
The median personal income in Alger is about $36,435 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Alger, Washington?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Skagit County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Alger, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 76 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 16 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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