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Esperance, WA

Census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population

4,189

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

5,786

ZIP codes

0

Esperance and its ZIP codes

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Esperance at a glance

  • Esperance is about 49 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $148,640, 51% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $790,700 (40% above Washington) and median rent is $2,463 a month.

Local data for Esperance, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Esperance, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$148,640

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$790,700

Median rent

$2,463/mo

Homeownership

74.7%

Bachelor's or higher

48.6%

Median age

36.4

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (525), Irish Americans (513), Korean Americans (388).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Esperance.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$84,350

299,062 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,447

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.7B

FY 2026, $5,716 per person

Snohomish County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Esperance, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.5%
  • Carpooled1.8%
  • Public transit2.7%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home22.7%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Esperance, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

49

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,769

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 37°F

37.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Esperance, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.5%

U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts

Diabetes

8.9%

U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts

Smoking

8.5%

U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Esperance

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WoodwayCity1.7 mi1.2
EdmondsCity1.8 mi8.9
Mountlake TerraceCity1.9 mi4.1
ShorelineCity2.6 mi11.6
LynnwoodCity3.3 mi7.9
BrierCity3.6 mi2.2
Lake Forest ParkCity3.9 mi3.5
Alderwood ManorCensus-designated place4 mi1.9
Bothell WestCensus-designated place4.5 mi4.1
MeadowdaleCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.1
North LynnwoodCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.1
KenmoreCity5.6 mi6.2
Larch WayCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.1
Picnic PointCensus-designated place6.1 mi3
Martha LakeCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.6
Lake StickneyCensus-designated place7.2 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Esperance, WA in?
Esperance is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of Esperance, WA?
About 4,189 people live in Esperance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Esperance?
Nearby places include Woodway (1.7 mi), Edmonds (1.8 mi), Mountlake Terrace (1.9 mi), Shoreline (2.6 mi), Lynnwood (3.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023