Lopez Island is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Washington. With a population of 3,311 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lopez Island is the 175th largest community in Washington.

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

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

A relatively large number of people in Lopez Island telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.53% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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 Lopez Island 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, Lopez Island is worth considering.

One of the nice things about Lopez Island 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.

Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Lopez Island spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.38 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lopez Island. 53.99% 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 Lopez Island in 2022 was $48,983, which is upper middle income relative to Washington, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $195,932 for a family of four. However, Lopez Island contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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

The most common language spoken in Lopez Island is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.