Eastsound is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Washington. With a population of 6,295 people and three associated neighborhoods, Eastsound is the 126th largest community in Washington.

Eastsound home prices are not only among the most expensive in Washington, but Eastsound real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Eastsound is also a town of artists. Eastsound has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Eastsound’s character.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 22.95% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Eastsound is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Eastsound is worth considering.

One of the nice things about Eastsound is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Eastsound. 54.07% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Eastsound in 2018 was $57,870, which is wealthy relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $231,480 for a family of four. However, Eastsound contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Eastsound home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Eastsound residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Eastsound include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Norwegian.

The most common language spoken in Eastsound is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.