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City of Mercer Island, Washington

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About homes in Mercer Island

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Mercer Island in King County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
61%Built before 1980110% built since 2010
1970Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1982
67%Detached single-family132% in 5+ unit buildings
67%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$2,000kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Mercer Island was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Mercer Island's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 10% built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Mercer Island are older than rentals: a median build year of 1970 against 1982.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Mercer Island is mostly detached single-family: 67% of units, with 32% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 67% of occupied homes in Mercer Island are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Mercer Island is valued at $2,000,001 (ACS), above the Washington median of $564,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 4 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,482 heating degree days against 211 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Mercer Island is about 6 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Mercer Island sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Mercer Island are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Mercer Island housing units by year built
Before 19403.3%
1940-195918.4%
1960-197939.5%
1980-199915.7%
2000-200912.7%
2010 or later10.3%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 8.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Mercer Island, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Mercer Island, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Mercer Island?

The median home in the city of Mercer Island was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985. Somewhat more of Mercer Island's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 61% against 50%, with 10% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Mercer Island climate like for exterior work?

The Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 4 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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