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Mercer Island offers the seclusion, privacy and beauty of island living, with immediate access to both Seattle and the Eastside. Five miles long and two miles wide, Mercer Island is located in the middle of Lake Washington, connected to either shore by Interstate 90. The island features the best school district in the Washington state—often the reason people move here. The community and the short commute to Microsoft and other nearby businesses are also a big draw. The island has much to offer in terms of recreational activity with its 300-plus acres of parklands and open space. The island features quiet, wooded neighborhoods with views of Seattle, Bellevue, Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Island parks feature ball fields, extensive bike trails and picnic areas. In addition, there are more than 50 miles of marked walking trails. |
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| Population | 22,036 | | Population over age 18 | 16,312 | | Population change from 1990 to 2000 | +1,220 | | Housing units | 8,806 | | Average household size | 2.6 persons | | Housing unit change from 1990 to 2000 | +799 | |
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| Male | 48.1 percent | 18 years and over | 74.0 percent | | Female | 51.9 percent | 65 years and over | 18.7 percent | |
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| Households | 8,437 | | Family households | 74.4 percent | | With children under 18 years | 35.5 percent | | Married-couple family | 65.6 percent | | With children under 18 years | 30.2 percent | | Household no husband present | 6.7 percent | | With children under 18 years | 4.1 percent | | Non-family households | 25.6 percent | | Householder living alone | 22.1 percent | | Householder 65 years and over | 11.2 percent | | Households with individuals under 18 years | 36.5 percent | | Households with individuals 65 years and over | 31.7 percent | | Owner-occupied housing units | 80.5 percent | | Renter-occupied housing units | 19.5 percent | |
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| Average winter temperature | 40 degrees F | | Average summer temperature | 70 degrees F | | Average yearly rainfall (half falls between October & January) | 35 inches | |
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- The land area of Mercer Island is 6.2 square miles.
- Mercer Island is positioned 47.56 degrees north of the equator and 122.23 degrees west of the prime meridian.
- Mercer Island is the only city in King County situated on an island.
- Mercer Island is the 50th largest city in the state of Washington.
- Mercer Island has more than 50 miles of marked walking paths and trails.
- The average sale price of a home on Mercer Island in June 2004 was $1,052,404; and the median price for a home sold in June 2004 was $878,255, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
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