Anacortes, Washington · ZIP 98221

Anacortes — ZIP 98221

Anacortes (98221) scores 79/100 — Good for Washington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $727K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100

Avg math proficiency61%

Avg reading proficiency68%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$727K

Median rent$2,689/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$727K

Median Rent

$2,689/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,984

Violent Crime

147

Property Crime

1,837

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Skagit County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Fidalgo Elementary	KG–05	339	72%	72%
Mount Erie Elementary	KG–05	327	67%	62%
Island View Elementary	KG–05	453	66%	64%
Anacortes High School	09–12	766	52%	87%
Anacortes Middle School	06–08	617	50%	54%
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center	PK–PK	36	Not reported	Not reported
Decatur Elementary	KG–08	3	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,211

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

51.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98221 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98221 has a school score of 77/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98221 is approximately $727K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98221 in Anacortes has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.