San Juan Islands, WA relocation guide
Moving to Anacortes, WA
$696,700Median home value
Skagit CountyArea
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About Anacortes
Anacortes is a waterfront city of about 18,000 on Fidalgo Island, serving as the ferry gateway to the San Juan Islands. Its historic downtown, working waterfront, and Washington Park's old-growth trails give it a distinct island-town character. Refineries to the east coexist with a thriving arts and boating community.
Home prices in Anacortes
The median home value in Anacortes is $696,700.
Top places in Anacortes
- Washington Park — 220 acres of waterfront trails and viewpoints.
- San Juan Islands ferry terminal — gateway to the islands.
- Downtown Anacortes — historic Commercial Avenue shops.
- Deception Pass State Park — bridge and beaches 15 minutes south.
- Cap Sante Park — panoramic viewpoint over the harbor.
Commuting from Anacortes
- Bellingham International Airport (~45 min); Seattle-Tacoma (~90 min).
- WA-20 connects to I-5 at Burlington.
- No commuter rail; Skagit Transit bus service.
Anacortes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Anacortes, WA?
The median home value in Anacortes is $696,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Anacortes, WA?
Bellingham International Airport (~45 min); Seattle-Tacoma (~90 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.