The most common way for people to get to work in Mercer Island City is by driving. In 2019, 65.5% of working residents drove alone. Meanwhile, 11.1% used public transit and 10.7% worked from home. Here's a chart showing the share of households using different forms of transportation over time. The y-axis is plotted with a logarithmic scale to emphasize variations in smaller means of transportation. The chart also breaks down households and car ownership into buckets. The highest proportion of households owns two cars.
Income level is another factor. People who live in Mercer Island, WA are generally well-off. In fact, the median income for both men and women was $91,830 in 2015. This makes it a desirable place to live. Nevertheless, the affordability of an apartment depends on many factors, such as the size of the building and the quality of its units. For example, apartments in the central business district may be cheaper than those in the outskirts of the city.
Mercer Island City is located in King County, Washington, and is part of the Seattle metro area. It is located on an island with the same name and is surrounded by Bellevue, Seattle, and the Eastside of Washington State. Despite the small size, the Mercer Island Center neighborhood is significantly wealthier than 99.4% of all U.S. neighborhoods. And yet it has an unusually low rate of child poverty.