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Moving to Mercer Island, WA
$2,724,000Median listing price
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About Mercer Island
Mercer Island (~25,748 residents, 2020 Census) is a city on an island of the same name in southern Lake Washington, connected to the mainland on both sides by I-90 bridges carrying Link light rail, per its Wikipedia introduction. It is one of the Seattle area's most suburbs with extensive parks.
Home prices in Mercer Island
The median listing price in Mercer Island is $2,724,000.
Top places in Mercer Island
- Luther Burbank Park (waterfront park with swim beach).
- Pioneer Park (113 acres of forest trails).
- Aubrey Davis Park (park built atop the I-90 lid).
- Mercerdale Park.
Commuting from Mercer Island
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~15 minutes off-peak (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 7 miles via I-90, per a September 2026 themovegenie living guide).
- Transit: Link 2 Line light rail from Mercer Island station to downtown Seattle (the Crosslake Connection opened March 28, 2026, per Sound Transit).
Mercer Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mercer Island, WA?
The median listing price in Mercer Island is $2,724,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Mercer Island, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~15 minutes off-peak (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 7 miles via I-90, per a September 2026 themovegenie living guide).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.