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Alger, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Alger, WA (Skagit County) — Census median home value $659,400, county listing prices down about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for Alger houses and the broader area.
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Alger, WA is in Skagit County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Alger and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 655, with a median household income of $106,318. Census data puts Alger houses at a median value of $659,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Skagit County's current median listing price runs $722,500, down about 0.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Alger housing market
Alger is in Skagit County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Alger and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$659,400
Population (Census ACS)
655
Median household income
$106,318
County price trend (2025)
4.08% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Alger market snapshot
Population
655
County
Skagit County
Median Household Income
$106,318
Median Home Value (city)
$659,400
Median Listing Price (Skagit County)
$722,500
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Alger's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $659,400. Separately, Skagit County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $722,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Skagit County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.08% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Alger has an estimated population of 655 and a median household income of $106,318, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Alger's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -7524596% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Alger
County guide: Skagit County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Alger.
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Nearby communities include Bow, Edison, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Bay View, Clear Lake, Mount Vernon, Lyman, Big Lake, Anacortes, Hamilton, La Conner, Conway, Lake McMurray, Lake Cavanaugh, Concrete.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Sudden Valley (~7.8 mi), Acme (~9.1 mi), Geneva (~9.9 mi), Bellingham (~11.8 mi), Deming (~15.8 mi), Marietta-Alderwood (~16.0 mi), Ferndale (~20.6 mi), Everson (~20.9 mi), Nooksack (~22.0 mi), Lake Ketchum (~22.4 mi), Kendall (~22.9 mi), Whidbey Island Station (~23.4 mi), Maple Falls (~23.9 mi), Northwest Stanwood (~24.1 mi), Lynden (~24.2 mi), Peaceful Valley (~24.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Alger data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
655
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$659,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$106,318
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.08%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$722,500
Census place type
CDP
County
Skagit County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.61 sq mi
Census GEOID
5301255
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Alger
Schools
Mount Vernon School District — 14 schools, 6,545 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Skagit addresses may be served by Mount Vernon School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Alger FAQ
What are houses worth in Alger, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Alger at $659,400. Skagit County's current median listing price runs $722,500, down about 0.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Alger, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Alger, Census ACS data shows a median value of $659,400. Active listing prices in Skagit County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Alger, WA?
Alger houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Skagit County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Alger, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Alger's population at approximately 655.
What's the median rent in Alger, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Alger at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Alger, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Alger at approximately $106,318.
Is the Alger housing market growing?
Skagit County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.08% annual change in 2025.
Is Alger, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Alger's median home value at about 6.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -7524596% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Alger, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mount Vernon School District for many Alger addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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