82 movers in Anacortes
Centaur Movers
"This company low balled my estimate by $2400. By the time they arrived I was kinda stuck in a situation where I had to use them. The pick up crew forced me to tip them an extra $300 to finish loading my stuff or threatened to charge me an extra $1..."
Moveus.Pro
"It has been 33 days pass the time we were due to receive our stuff! Original date of receipt was supposed to be April 10th. Today is May 13 . So far all we get is a runaround from all of the crew that answer the phone and nobody seems to be able t..."
Frontier Relocation
"I do not know where to begin these guys made small work of what I thought would have been and extremely long day. They were courteous and professional. On move day they moved extremely fast but paid great attention to detail. All of my furniture w..."
What to know when moving to Anacortes, WA
Anacortes at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A highly educated community with 45.6% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $92,925, which is higher than the national average.
- The Reality Check:
- With 27.1% of residents renting, the housing market may be competitive.
- Commute:
- Only 1.1% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for a median gross rent of $1,596.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,596, which may require careful budgeting.
- Median owner-occupied home value is $659,800, indicating a relatively high housing market.
- 45.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, contributing to a well-educated community.
- The poverty rate stands at 8.0%, suggesting a moderate level of economic stability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Washington state, the overall crime rates have been trending downward, reflecting improvements in safety.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 282.2 per 100k, which is 13.2% lower than the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: The state annual rate is 1,940.4 per 100k, exceeding the national rate of 1,546.9 by 25.4%.
- Notable trend: Homicide rates have decreased by 46.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Washington).
Weather & Getting Outside
Anacortes experiences about 150 rainy days annually, with total precipitation of 27.8 inches. This means being prepared for wet weather is essential.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Deception Pass State Park - 4.8 stars (13,337 reviews)
- Washington Park - 4.8 stars (1,664 reviews)
- Bay View State Park - 4.5 stars (1,161 reviews)
- Cap Sante Park - 4.8 stars (1,050 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
