640 Vital Statistics. 27 Condition Alerts found.
Gibraltar / Similk Beach median real estate price is $623,719, which is more expensive than 81.1% of the neighborhoods in Washington and 88.8% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
The average rental price in Gibraltar / Similk Beach is currently $1,765, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. Rents here are currently lower in price than 55.8% of Washington neighborhoods.
Gibraltar / Similk Beach is a rural neighborhood (based on population density) located in Anacortes, Washington. This is a coastal neighborhood (i.e., is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet).
Gibraltar / Similk Beach real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to small (studio to two bedroom) single-family homes and mobile homes. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999. A number of residences were also built between 1940 and 1969.
Gibraltar / Similk Beach has a 15.3% vacancy rate, which is well above average compared to other U.S. neighborhoods (higher than 75.5% of American neighborhoods). A relatively large percentage of housing here is seasonally occupied (7.8%), which can occur in some markets dominated by colleges or vacation homes. If you live here year round, you will find many of the homes or apartments are empty for all or a portion of the year.
Many things matter about a neighborhood, but the first thing most people notice is the way a neighborhood looks and its particular character. For example, one might notice whether the buildings all date from a certain time period or whether shop signs are in multiple languages. This particular neighborhood in Anacortes, the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood, has some outstanding things about the way it looks and its way of life that are worth highlighting.
Gibraltar / Similk Beach is a neighborhood that is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet. Many times, such places have amenities that bring locals and visitors to the waterfront for recreational activities or to check out the scenery. In some densely populated areas that are less financially well-off, the neighborhood waterfront can be relatively industrial and less open to recreation. In addition to being coastal, Gibraltar / Similk Beach is a very nautical neighborhood, meaning that it is somewhat historic, walkable, densely populated and on the water. This gives the neighborhood a very nautical feel, with some seaside and shipping feel, which some may really enjoy the sights and sounds of.
If you are planning to retire in Washington, this neighborhood should be on your must-see list. For many reasons, Gibraltar / Similk Beach may be considered a retiree's dream neighborhood. According to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and metrics, it's peaceful and quiet, has above average safety from crime compared to other neighborhoods in Washington, while also offering a diverse range of housing options. This, along with the vibrant mix of very educated seniors and other age groups who choose to live here, makes the neighborhood more retiree-friendly than 96.9% of neighborhoods in WA. If a Washington retirement is in your future, this neighborhood should be one of the places you visit. In addition to being an excellent choice for active retirees, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for families with school-aged children.
With 1.0% of employed workers living in the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood active in the military, this neighborhood has the distinction of having a higher proportion of people in the military than 95.0% of American neighborhoods. This is a major shaper of the neighborhood's culture and character.
Did you know that the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood has more Norwegian and Danish ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 9.1% of this neighborhood's residents have Norwegian ancestry and 2.1% have Danish ancestry.
How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.
The neighbors in the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood in Anacortes are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 78.2% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 4.9% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 74.2% of America's neighborhoods.
What we choose to do for a living reflects who we are. Each neighborhood has a different mix of occupations represented, and together these tell you about the neighborhood and help you understand if this neighborhood may fit your lifestyle.
In the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood, 43.1% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 22.2% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations (20.0%), and 12.6% in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations.
The most common language spoken in the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood is English, spoken by 95.2% of households. Some people also speak Spanish (2.0%).
Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.
In the Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood in Anacortes, WA, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as German (18.3%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (17.0%), and residents who report Irish roots (10.3%), and some of the residents are also of Norwegian ancestry (9.1%), along with some Swedish ancestry residents (5.1%), among others.
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in Gibraltar / Similk Beach neighborhood spend under 15 minutes commuting one-way to work (40.2% of working residents), one of the shortest commutes across America.
Here most residents (88.0%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (7.4%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.
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Raw data sources: National Agriculture Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Geological Service, American Community Survey.
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44 Vital Statistics. 3 Condition Alerts found.
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Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2018 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated November 2020.
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136 Vital Statistics. 0 Condition Alerts found.
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Raw data sources: 18,000 local law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: Reflects 2019 calendar year; released from FBI in Sept. 2020 (latest available). Updated annually. Where is 2020 data?
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67 Vital Statistics. 5 Condition Alerts found.
Crime | |
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Gibraltar / Similk Beach | 0.101011101001110 |
Anacortes | 0.101011101001110 |
Washington | 2.94 |
Crime | |
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Gibraltar / Similk Beach | 0.101011101001110 |
Anacortes | 0.101011101001110 |
Washington | 26.82 |
Crime | |
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Gibraltar / Similk Beach | 0.101011101001110 |
Anacortes | 0.101011101001110 |
Washington | 47 |
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65 Vital Statistics. 8 Condition Alerts found.
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Proficiency in Reading and Math | 0.101011101001110 | 0.101011101001110 |
Proficiency in Reading | 0.101011101001110 | 0.101011101001110 |
Proficiency in Math | 0.101011101001110 | 0.101011101001110 |
School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to WA* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Anacortes High School
1600 20th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 |
09-12 | ||
Anacortes Middle School
2202 M Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 |
06-08 | ||
Cap Sante High School
1600 20th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 |
09-12 | ||
Fidalgo Elementary School
13590 Gibralter Road Anacortes, WA 98221 |
KG-05 | ||
Island View Elementary School
2501 J Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 |
KG-05 | ||
Mount Erie Elementary School
1313 41st Street Anacortes, WA 98221 |
KG-05 | ||
Whitney Elementary Anacortes School
1200 M Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 |
PK-KG | ||
* 10 is highest |
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Raw data sources: U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dow Jones S&P, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Geological Service, U.S. Department of Transportation, LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, Federal Highway Administration, National Agricultural Statistics.
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328 Vital Statistics. 11 Condition Alerts found.
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