City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Camano, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Camano - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

17,535
Residents
$100,124
Median income
$600,300
Median home
$1,671
Median rent (state)

Camano - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Camano lands in the 78th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

78th
percentile, household income
89th
percentile, home value
66th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Camano, WA

Washington's Camano is a small town, with 17,535 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $100,124 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.5%. Camano's housing stock carries a median value of $600,300, and the median resident age is 55.2 years. Educational attainment runs 34.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 49.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,671 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $188 across Washington, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Camano workers runs 35.1 minutes, with 70.2% driving alone and 19.0% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 78.0 out of 100 (High).

Population

17,535 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$100,124 /yr

Poverty 2.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Camano compare to other US cities?

Where Camano sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 89% pricier than other cities
Median rent 66% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Camano against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Camano toward the top of Washington's cities

Among the 565 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Camano ranks #132 - the 77th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Camano only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#192 of 565
66th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#303 of 599
45th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#132 of 565
77th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#419 of 598
30th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#183 of 599
69th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

78thIncome percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Camano's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$600,300 11th percentile more affordable than 11% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Camano $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Camano, WA Camano, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Camano, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Camano, WA median $100,124/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Camano, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Camano, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
17,535
Median Income
$100,124
Median Home Value
$600,300
Median Age
55.2
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Labor force participation
49.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
35.1 minutes
Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
19.0%
Other
0.7%

Based on 7,546 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Camano sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,671/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Bryn Mawr-Skyway
17,577 people
Anacortes
17,837 people
West Richland
17,126 people
Aberdeen
17,040 people
Washougal
16,945 people
Fairwood CDP (King County)
18,437 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Camano's 17,535 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Graham, NC
17,537 people
Lake St. Louis, MO
17,538 people
Eastlake, OH
17,538 people
Morganton, NC
17,541 people
Takoma Park, MD
17,522 people
McKeesport, PA
17,520 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Camano's $100,124 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Mackinac Island, MI
$100,125 median income
Brighton, CO
$100,134 median income
Lambertville, MI
$100,134 median income
Lake St. Croix Beach, MN
$100,134 median income
Belle Fontaine, AL
$100,144 median income
Union, IL
$100,104 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Camano, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Camano, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.2% White 89.7% Black or African American 2.0% Asian 2.6% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 4.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Camano compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Camano (this city) 17,535 $100,124
Bryn Mawr-Skyway 17,577 $90,258
Anacortes 17,837 $89,788
West Richland 17,126 $118,056
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Camano, WA?

What is the population of Camano, WA? +

17,535 people live in Camano, WA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Camano, WA? +

Median annual household income in Camano runs $100,124, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Camano? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Camano; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Camano, WA? +

Homes in Camano carry a median value of $600,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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