San Juan Islands, WA relocation guide
Moving to Alger, WA
$700,000Median home value
Skagit CountyArea
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About Alger
Alger is a small unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington, at the junction of I-5 and WA-9. About 400 people live here at the foot of the Chuckanut Mountains, where the Skagit Valley meets the forested foothills. Homes are farmhouses and rural houses on acreage, with Lake Whatcom and the Chuckanuts minutes away.
Home prices in Alger
The median home value in Alger is $700,000.
Top places in Alger
- Lake Whatcom — boating and parks, ~15 min north.
- Chuckanut Mountains — hiking and mountain biking.
- Skagit Valley — tulip fields and farmland, ~15 min south.
- Oyster Dome — the classic Chuckanut hike with bay views.
- Bellingham — the college city ~25 min north.
Commuting from Alger
- ~25 min to Bellingham via I-5.
- ~20 min to Mount Vernon and the Skagit Valley.
- Skagit Transit serves the Alger area; no rail.
Alger FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alger, WA?
The median home value in Alger is $700,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Alger, WA?
~25 min to Bellingham via I-5.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.