The Town FilesLangley, Washington
City in Island County · population 1,147 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $700,700
- Household income
- $77,072
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 69.4
Langley is a city of 1,147 people in Island County, Washington. The median home is worth $700,700, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Washington towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 93% of Washington towns.
How Langley ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Langley is worth $700,700, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 9.1 times the median household income of $77,072, which is more affordable than 2% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,365 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Langley | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $700,700 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,365 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $77,072 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.1× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.2% | — |
Who lives in Langley
| People | Langley | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 69.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 55.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.3% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 27.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Langley
July highs average 74.8°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.5 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Langley since 1950.
Severe weather in Island County since 1996
Island County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 5, 2022 | Flood | DR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Island County
Island County had 18,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,929 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Langley itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Langley
5 public schools with 1,173 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Whidbey Elementary | K-5 | 484 | 17.3 |
| South Whidbey High School | 9-12 | 361 | 17.2 |
| South Whidbey Middle | 6-8 | 283 | 23.6 |
| South Whidbey Academy | 10-12 | 43 | 43.0 |
| South Whidbey Special Services | PK-1 | 2 | — |
Towns near Langley
- Clinton, WA5.8 mi · 956 people · home $664,800
- Freeland, WA6.6 mi · 2,252 people · home $522,000
- Kayak Point, WA7.8 mi · 1,883 people · home $711,200
- Camano, WA8.3 mi · 17,356 people · home $670,800
- Lake Goodwin, WA9.1 mi · 4,462 people · home $718,400
- Warm Beach, WA9.2 mi · 2,990 people · home $671,100
- Mukilteo, WA9.9 mi · 21,538 people · home $884,900
- Everett, WA11.2 mi · 110,629 people · home $565,300
Langley questions
Is Langley, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Langley scores better for retirees than 99% of Washington towns and quieter than 85%. 55.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 69.4).
How much does a house cost in Langley?
The median owner-occupied home in Langley is valued at $700,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,072, so homes cost about 9.1 times income. Median rent is $1,365 a month.
What is the weather like in Langley?
July highs average 74.8°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.5 inches of snow.
Does Langley get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Langley in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)