Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington

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Anacortes Community Profile Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Introduction Anacortes is a great place to do setting. business and a wonderful place to Anacortes residents and visi- live! The city, which is home to a tors enjoy 12 ½ miles of saltwater variety of industrial, commercial, shoreline, a pristine environment, and retail companies, boasts an af- four freshwater lakes, thousands of acres of city-owned forestlands and parks (with more than 50 miles of maintained forest trails), as well as breathtaking water, island and mountain views. The natural abun- dance, a vibrant community and the convenience of bridges connecting to the mainland make Anacortes a clear choice for those seeking a superior quality of life. Anacortes is the site for Wash- ington State Ferry terminal operations to both the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island, BC. Approx- imately one million people travel through the city annually on their way to or from the ferry terminal, which is located four miles from fluent clientele, easy access to major the city center. This traffic creates transportation corridors, low taxes, unique commercial opportunities for excess utility capacity, and an excel- local businesses, as residents of the lent quality of life. This quaint sea- San Juan Islands come to the main- port community offers the San Juan land to shop. Islands to the west, with views of As evidenced by crime statistics, snow-capped mountains to the east. the city is also a very safe place to City government is committed to live. Per an annual survey published progressive economic development by Farmer’s Insurance, Anacortes and appreciates your interest. ranked nation-wide among the top Anacortes is the principal city 20 “most secure places to live” on Fidalgo Island, the eastern-most (defined as metro areas with fewer island in the San Juan archipelago. than 150,000 residents). The metro Anacortes, an All-American City, area was also rated by BusinessWeek is the second largest city in Skagit magazine in 2009 as the top area in County and its largest seaport. The the country to rebound from the City has modern educational facili- economic recession. ties, state-of-the-art health care, and Anacortes negotiated a 50-year abundant business opportunities, water agreement with state, county, all in the natural beauty of an island and tribal authorities in the mid-90s,

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assuring a plentiful water supply Anacortes is located on the Vancouver, BC. The City is 16 miles for years to come. Other utilities north central coast of Washing- west of the I-5 freeway (exit 230), are readily available and affordably ton State (U.S.), 80 miles north of via Highway 20. Our zip code is priced. Seattle, WA and 90 miles south of 98221 and area code is 360.

Employment Anacortes is recognized for its diverse and skilled workforce, which Employment Sector No. of firms No. of jobs Manufacturing 39 1,769 provides an advantage for businesses A&E, Accommodations, Food Service 69 917 in recruiting and retaining employ- Retail 81 893 ees. The City is an economic engine Health Care & Social Service 52 885 in Skagit County and a net importer Education 5 691 of employees regionally. Some key Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Mgmnt. 133 643 statistics: Construction 86 471 • Between 2002-2008, the num- Transportation and Warehousing 18 356 ber of jobs in the Anacortes zip Information / Administrative Services 111 329 code increased by almost 17 percent Public Administration 4 259 Wholesale 23 57 to approximately 7,700. Fishing, Agriculture, Forestry, Mining 8 40 • Roughly 40 percent of these Utilities 2 7 jobs were filled by local residents and the remaining 60 percent in- Totals 631 7,316 volved workers commuting from outlying areas. Source: 2005 WA ESD Data 3 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington

Relevant unemployment data in Anacortes. Moreover, a new $7 (as of April 2010): million technical skills facility op- Skagit County (9.9 percent) erated by a consortium of Skagit Washington State (8.7 percent) County school districts and Skagit U.S. (9.7 percent) Valley College (SVC) will open in Over the past several years, a September 2010, providing com- number of initiatives linking the prehensive training to graduating business and educational com- high school seniors in the marine munities have come to fruition. trades. The regional Educational Service For additional information, District (ESD), serving all of please see: http://www.nwtech. Northwest Washington, is located k12.wa.us. Source: ESRI Forecast

Total Primary Jobs in 98221 Zip Code 2008 2006 2004 2002 Count Share Count Share Count Share Count Share Total Primary Jobs 7,709 100.0% 7,433 100.0% 7,270 100.0% 6,592 100.0%

Jobs by Worker Age 2008 2006 2004 2002 Count Share Count Share Count Share Count Share Age 30 or younger 1,922 24.9% 1,911 25.7% 1,782 24.5% 1,634 24.8% Age 31 to 54 4,258 55.2% 4,170 56.1% 4,308 59.3% 4,119 62.5% Age 55 or older 1,529 19.8% 1,352 18.2% 1,180 16.2% 839 12.7%

Jobs by Earnings Paid 2008 2006 2004 2002 Count Share Count Share Count Share Count Share $1,250 per month or less 1,585 20.6% 1,703 22.9% 1,828 25.1% 1,853 28.1% $1,251 to $3,333 per month 3,065 39.8% 3,059 41.2% 3,095 42.6% 2,940 44.6% More than $3,333 per month 3,059 39.7% 2,671 35.9% 2,347 32.3% 1,799 27.3%

Jobs by Industry Type (2-digit NAICS) 2008 2006 2004 2002 Count Share Count Share Count Share Count Share Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 47 0.6% 41 0.6% 28 0.4% 24 0.4% Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Utilities 7 0.1% 5 0.1% 2 0.0% 4 0.1% Construction 569 7.4% 590 7.9% 473 6.5% 566 8.6% Manufacturing 2,199 28.5% 2,013 27.1% 2,190 30.1% 1,658 25.2% Wholesale Trade 75 1.0% 74 1.0% 45 0.6% 23 0.3% Retail Trade 736 9.5% 856 11.5% 844 11.6% 727 11.0% Transportation and Warehousing 171 2.2% 163 2.2% 177 2.4% 150 2.3% Information 38 0.5% 36 0.5% 48 0.7% 37 0.6% Finance and Insurance 167 2.2% 128 1.7% 103 1.4% 94 1.4% Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 122 1.6% 116 1.6% 123 1.7% 137 2.1% Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 179 2.3% 144 1.9% 121 1.7% 361 5.5% Management of Companies and Enterprises 11 0.1% 31 0.4% 65 0.9% 59 0.9% Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation 92 1.2% 139 1.9% 119 1.6% 101 1.5% Educational Services 643 8.3% 633 8.5% 605 8.3% 399 6.1% Health Care and Social Assistance 976 12.7% 839 11.3% 739 10.2% 769 11.7% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 537 7.0% 529 7.1% 584 8.0% 582 8.8% Accommodation and Food Services 634 8.2% 625 8.4% 535 7.4% 474 7.2% Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 268 3.5% 231 3.1% 239 3.3% 221 3.4% Public Administration 237 3.1% 240 3.2% 230 3.2% 206 3.1% Source: U.S. Census LED

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The Consumer Base The Anacortes commercial sector serves a wide geographic area. In addition to local residents, Anacortes businesses sup- Average Industry Wage port commercial needs for south Employment Sector Fidalgo Island, La Conner and San Juan Islands consumers. These Fishing, Agriculture, Forestry, Mining $113,114 ancillary bases are relatively afflu- Manufacturing 51,393 ent, with relatively few commer- Public Administration 42,620 cial resources in their immediate markets. Transportation and Warehousing 42,428 Median household income in Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Mgmt 34,220 2009 for the Anacortes zip code Construction 33,302 (98221) was $54,787, an increase Health Care & Social Service 32,020 of $11,479 over 2000 levels (up roughly 27 percent). The in- Wholesale 31,728 crease corresponds to an influx Education 31,069 of “coastal retirees” during this Retail 29,206 period, affluent transplants inde- Information / Administrative Services 22,899 pendent of the local wage base. Approximately 1/3 of Ana- Utilities 20,188 cortes households reflected annual A&E, Accommodations, Food Service 14,511 income in excess of $75,000. The average annual industry wage is Totals $35,252 roughly $35,000, with wide varia- Source: 2005 WA ESD Data tion in skills and compensation levels. 5 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington

2000 2009 98221 Households by Income Number Percent Number Percent < $15,000 946 11.9% 691 7.6% $15,000 - $24,999 829 10.5% 736 8.1% $25,000 - $34,999 1,287 16.3% 810 8.9% $35,000 - $49,999 1,571 19.8% 1,781 19.6% $50,000 - $74,999 1,491 18.8% 2,213 24.3% $75,000 - $99,999 893 11.3% 1,251 13.7% $100,000 - $149,999 576 7.3% 1,124 12.3% $150,000 - $199,999 164 2.1% 251 2.8% $200,000+ 162 2.0% 249 2.7%

Median Household Income $43,308 $54,787 Average Household Income $57,676 $68,407 Per Capita Income $24,503 $28,848 Source: 2000 U.S. Census; 2009 ESRI Forecast

2009 ESRI Forecast Anacortes 98221 Skagit WA State Median Household Income $54,201 $54,787 $53,801 $60,852 Average Household Income $65,813 $68,407 $65,178 $75,099 Per Capita Income $27,575 $28,848 $24,697 $29,418

Major Employers and Business Patterns Anacortes has seen a variety Another major employer—Island of transformations throughout its Hospital—was recently rated as one history, from lumber and fish pro- of the 200 best small hospitals in the cessing, to oil refining, recreational nation. boating, and tourism. In concert with the Gates Foun- The primary employment sectors dation, the school district has come in today’s local economy are manu- to be recognized as a leader in the facturing, accommodations and food area of pre-K education, as well as service, retail, and health care. providing stable employment for The city boasts a healthy indus- hundreds of local workers. trial segment, including two refiner- The employment trend locally ies, Trident Seafoods, and a major has been increasingly toward recre- shipyard -- Dakota Creek Industries. ational boating and tourism. As a

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home-port to the San Juan Islands, world. Anacortes offers a host of Fidalgo Island is ideally situated marine-related activities—including to continue to build on its marine whale watching, charter cruises, heritage. Trade publications regularly kayaking, and eco-tourism—that rate local waterways as among the support local industry, as well as pro- most scenic and navigable. viding comprehensive support for Anacortes boasts the second- boat purchases, repairs, and provi- largest bare-boat charter fleet in the sioning.

Employer Employment Business Type Island Hospital / Medical Community 515 515 Health Care Shell Puget Sound Refinery 400 400 Petroleum Products Anacortes School District 380 380 Education Dakota Creek Industries 360 360 Shipyard Tesoro Refining & Marketing 350 350 Petroleum Products Swinomish Northern Lights Casino 283 283 Casino /Resort Trident Seafoods 225 225 Food Products City of Anacortes 167 167 Government Safeway 145 145 Retail Grocery Sugiyo USA, Inc <100<100 Food Products Cap Sante Marine LTD 79 79 Marine Services Food Pavilion 70-9570-95 Retail Grocery SeaBear 50-15050-150 Retail Seafood T. Bailey, Inc 50-10050-100 Industrial Products Port of Anacortes 28 28 Port Operations

7 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Demographic Characteristics The Anacortes population is estimated at 16,800, an increase of roughly 2,200 over the 2000 census figure of 14,500 (an increase of 15 percent).

1990 2000 2009 Anacortes (city limits) 11,757 14,557 16,790 Fidalgo Island 16,800 20,700 23,026 Skagit County 79,555 102,979 118,900

Demographically, Anacortes is older, relatively Percent of Population 55+ Years of Age well-educated and affluent, and ethnically non-diverse. Anacortes 98221 Skagit WA State On the age front, 36.9 percent of residents are 55 and 2000 31.6% 32.2% 23.7% 19.6% 2009 35.7% 36.9% 27.3% 23.7% older. This is up from 32.2 percent of residents 55 and Median Age older in the 2000 census (an increase of 15 percent). 2000 42.6 44.0 37.1 35.3 During this period, the median age increased from 44 2009 46.0 47.2 39.1 36.9 to 47.2. Educationally, roughly 1/3 of residents have at- 98221 Demographics 2000 2009 Population 18,827 21,724 tained either a bachelor’s or advanced college degree. Households 7,915 9,106 Approximately 2/3 of residents have attended some Families 5,475 6,241 college. There is a high level of owner-occupied hous- Average Household Size 2.36 2.36 Owner Occupied Housing Units 5,687 6,575 ing—almost 62 percent, with a median home value of Renter Occupied Housing Units 2,228 2,531 $335,000. Median Age 44.0 47.2 The city’s ethnicity is predominantly Caucasian. In Source: 2000 U.S. Census; 2009 ESRI Forecast 2009, 92 percent of residents were “white alone” down 2000 2009 from 93.4 percent in 2000; 4 percent in 2009 were of 98221 Population by Age Number Percent Number Percent Age 0 - 4 936 5.0% 1,042 4.8% Hispanic origin and roughly 3 percent of two or more Age 5 - 9 1,123 6.0% 1,144 5.3% races. Age 10 - 14 1,387 7.4% 1,313 6.0% Age 15 - 19 1,184 6.3% 1,315 6.1% Age 20 - 24 616 3.3% 968 4.5% Age 25 - 34 1,701 9.0% 1,773 8.2% Age 35 - 44 2,763 14.7% 2,507 11.5% Age 45 - 54 3,036 16.1% 3,653 16.8% Age 55 - 64 2,191 11.6% 3,532 16.3% Age 65 - 74 1,994 10.6% 2,223 10.2% Age 75 - 84 1,439 7.6% 1,563 7.2% Age 85+ 458 2.4% 691 3.2% Source: 2000 U.S. Census; 2009 ESRI Forecast

2000 2009 98221 Race & Ethnicity Number Percent Number Percent White Alone 17,578 93.4% 19,977 92.0% Black Alone 54 0.3% 69 0.3% American Indian Alone 206 1.1% 229 1.1% Asian Alone 287 1.5% 419 1.9% Pacific Islander Alone 20 0.1% 24 0.1% Some Other Race Alone 232 1.2% 372 1.7% Two or More Races 449 2.4% 634 2.9% Hispanic Origin (Any Race) 516 2.7% 865 4.0% Source: 2000 U.S. Census; 2009 ESRI Forecast

8 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Key Economic Drivers There are a number of key eco- 500 health workers and administra- nomic drivers to the city’s economy, tive staff, servicing Fidalgo Island including the refineries, the marine and adjoining areas, as well as the trades industry, healthcare, food processing, tourism, the local school district, and the tribes. The refinery infrastructure— currently owned by Shell and Teso- ro—has been in place under various ownership since the mid-1950s. The refineries employ roughly 750 workers, 50 percent of whom live in town, earning an average of $90,000 annually. They are a major economic driver on many fronts—wages, taxes, water utility purchases, construction. During annual maintenance “turn- San Juan Islands. In addition to the arounds,” hundreds of additional hospital campus, IH also operates workers are housed in local hotels a number of local clinics. There are and use local restaurants and cater- also many individual practitioners in ing services. The town, comprising companies are also various special- major contribu- ties, dental clinics, tors to services and alternative clubs and charitable healthcare. causes. The city is The marine home to two trades industry large food pro- comprises many cessors: Seabear different industrial and Trident niches, including Seafoods. Sea- boat brokerage, bear operates the construction and “Made in Wash- repair, as well as ington” brand, tourism activi- with a host of ties such as whale company-owned watching, kayaking, retail outlets, and and bare boat charter. This highly is a national producer of smoked- cyclical industry is a heavy user of salmon. Trident is a major supplier skilled trades and offers competitive of fish filets to the fast food indus- wages. try and to supermarkets. Island Hospital (IH) is the The Anacortes School District city’s largest employer, with over operates seven facilities: a pre-

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school, three elementary schools my—the Swinomish and the Samish. (grades K-6), a middle school The Swinomish operate Northern (grades 7-8), a high school and an Lights Casino, which provides sig- alternative high school (grades 9-12). nificant employment. The Samish Current enrollment is approximately have a more direct influence, as they 2,600 students. Combined with the maintain a number of locations in Educational Service District head- town, operating a cultural center, quarters in town, total employment an art gallery, and a headquarters is roughly 700. building. They have also purchased There are two native American property on SR-20, which will be tribes that impact the local econo- developed in coming years. Housing Anacortes benefits from a wide rate, and amenities have contributed variety of housing stock—from to housing prices that are signifi- $1M+ waterfront estates to an af- cantly higher than in adjoining areas. fordable rental market. Coastal retirees have embraced the Over the past decade, total lifestyle and have moved to Fidalgo units increased by approximately 15 Island in increasing numbers over percent and as of 2009, roughly 90 the past several years. percent were occupied. Housing construction has been In general, Anacortes’ natural a substantial economic driver. This beauty, island ambience, low crime trend eased over the past two years

10 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington with the economic downturn but has bers up approximately 61 percent due in large part to a substantial begun to recover, with 1Q10 num- over the comparable period in 2009, decrease in the average home price.

Owner Occupied Housing Units by Value Census 2000 2009 Number Percent Number Percent

Total 5,722 100.0% 6,575 100.0% < $10,000 16 0.3% 11 0.2% $10,000 - $14,999 23 0.4% 8 0.1% $15,000 - $19,999 0 0.0% 15 0.2% $20,000 - $24,999 17 0.3% 15 0.2% $25,000 - $29,999 10 0.2% 3 0.0% $30,000 - $34,999 0 0.0% 0 0.0% $35,000 - $39,999 7 0.1% 11 0.2% $40,000 - $49,999 1 0.0% 21 0.3% $50,000 - $59,999 21 0.4% 4 0.1% $60,000 - $69,999 22 0.4% 10 0.2% $70,000 - $79,999 21 0.4% 1 0.0% $80,000 - $89,999 89 1.6% 5 0.1% $90,000 - $99,999 86 1.5% 24 0.4% $100,000 - $124,999 600 10.5% 44 0.7% $125,000 - $149,999 876 15.3% 94 1.4% $150,000 - $174,999 890 15.6% 147 2.2% $175,000 - $199,999 569 9.9% 416 6.3% $200,000 - $249,999 807 14.1% 1,006 15.3% $250,000 - $299,999 513 9.0% 939 14.3% $300,000 - $399,999 486 8.5% 1,480 22.5% $400,000 - $499,999 310 5.4% 599 9.1% $500,000 - $749,999 243 4.2% 984 15.0% 56 1.0% 440 6.7% $750,000 - $999,999 Census 2000 Housing Units by Units in $1,000,000 + 59 1.0% 298 4.5% Structure and Occupancy Housing Units Median Value $182,996 $334,696 Number Percent Average Value $239,035 $421,328 Total 9,144 100.0% Source: 2000 U.S. Census; 2009 ESRI Forecast 1, Detached 7,248 79.3% 1, Attached 231 2.5% 98221 Zip Code Census 2000 2009 2 244 2.7% Number Percent Number Percent 3 to 4 228 2.5% Total Housing Units 9,144 100.0% 10,640 100.0% 5 to 9 237 2.6% Occupied 7,915 86.6% 9,106 85.6% 10 to 19 215 2.4% Owner 5,687 62.2% 6,575 61.8% 20 to 49 241 2.6% Renter 2,228 24.4% 2,531 23.8% 50 or More 81 0.9% Vacant 1,229 13.4% 1,534 14.4% Mobile Home 388 4.2% Other 31 0.3%

11 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Retail Goods & Services Expenditures

Spending Average Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2005 and Spending Average Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2005 and 2006 Potential Amount 2006 Consumers Expenditure Surveys Bureau of Labor Potential Amount Consumers Expenditure Surveys Bureau of Labor Statistics Index Spent Total Statistics Index Spent Total

Apparel and Services 66 $1,642.69 $14,958,378 Financial Men's 63 $304.51 $2,772,847 Investments 112 $1,610.12 $14,661,782 Women's 60 $521.51 $4,748,846 Vehicle Loans 97 $5,192.93 $47,286,781 Children's 66 $271.50 $2,472,280 Footwear 45 $195.06 $1,776,239 Health Watches & Jewelry 97 $207.45 $1,888,995 Nonprescription Drugs 106 $110.73 $1,008,297 Apparel Products and Services (1) 141 $142.67 $1,299,167 Prescription Drugs 112 $613.91 $5,590,295 Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses 103 $78.07 $710,944 Computer Computers and Hardware for Home Use 94 $186.85 $1,701,478 Home Software and Accessories for Home Use 95 $27.09 $246,685 Mortgage Payment and Basics (10) 99 $9,036.94 $82,290,332 Maintenance and Remodeling Services 103 $2,187.71 $19,921,309 Entertainment & Recreation 100 $3,225.64 $29,372,701 Maintenance and Remodeling Materials (11) 106 $437.69 $3,985,609 Fees and Admissions 96 $598.46 $5,449,562 Utilities, Fuel, and Public Services 99 $4,458.45 $40,598,686 Membership Fees for Clubs (2) 101 $172.16 $1,567,666 Household Furnishings and Equipment Fees for Participant Sports, excl. Trips 101 $111.79 $1,017,932 Household Textiles (12) 99 $136.92 $1,246,767 Admission to Movie/Theatre/Opera/Ballet 92 $139.25 $1,268,010 Furniture 95 $608.41 $5,540,142 Admission to Sporting Events, excl. Trips 97 $56.91 $518,253 Floor Coverings 103 $89.44 $814,403 Fees for Recreational Lessons 90 $117.72 $1,071,966 Major Appliances (13) 102 $310.07 $2,823,500 Dating Services 80 $0.63 $5,735 Housewares (14) 81 $75.66 $689,005 TV/Video/Sound Equipment 95 $1,159.94 $10,562,411 Small Appliances 99 $33.93 $308,978 Community Antenna or Cable TV 98 $712.89 $6,491,540 Luggage 97 $9.77 $88,944 Televisions 95 $154.20 $1,404,135 Telephones and Accessories 55 $24.70 $224,957 VCRs, Video Cameras, and DVD Players 94 $23.77 $216,470 Household Operations Video Cassettes and DVDs 92 $54.39 $495,307 Child Care 84 $369.45 $3,364,222 Video Game Hardware and Software 88 $38.77 $353,026 Lawn and Garden (15) 108 $447.44 $4,074,400 Satellite Dishes 104 $1.19 $10,872 Moving/Storage/Freight Express 101 $54.41 $495,461 Rental of Video Cassettes and DVDs 89 $39.34 $358,242 Housekeeping Supplies (16) 99 $721.31 $6,568,249 Streaming/Downloaded Video 92 $0.98 $8,957 Sound Equipment (3) 88 $128.07 $1,166,191 Insurance Rental and Repair of TV/Radio/Sound Equipment 93 $6.33 $57,673 Owners and Renters Insurance 108 $510.66 $4,650,058 Pets 119 $520.38 $4,738,566 Vehicle Insurance 98 $1,205.84 $10,980,380 Toys and Games (4) 93 $120.66 $1,098,725 Life/Other Insurance 107 $515.27 $4,692,033 Recreational Vehicles and Fees (5) 113 $401.80 $3,658,803 Health Insurance 107 $2,054.80 $18,710,971 Sports/Recreation/Exercise Equipment (6) 74 $147.10 $1,339,454 Photo Equipment and Supplies (7) 96 $112.60 $1,025,372 Personal Care Products (17) 96 $378.88 $3,450,083 Reading (8) 101 $164.71 $1,499,810 School Books and Supplies (18) 87 $98.41 $896,092 Smoking Products 97 $427.45 $3,892,380 Food 96 $7,561.90 $68,858,693 Food at Home 96 $4,398.23 $40,050,277 Transportation Bakery and Cereal Products 97 $592.98 $5,399,714 Vehicle Purchases (Net Outlay) (19) 98 $4,673.56 $42,557,432 Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs 96 $1,026.74 $9,349,457 Gasoline and Motor Oil 97 $2,667.64 $24,291,525 Dairy Products 97 $496.24 $4,518,803 Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs 99 $928.51 $8,455,022 Fruit and Vegetables 96 $754.70 $6,872,301 Snacks and Other Food at Home (9) 97 $1,527.56 $13,910,004 Travel Food Away from Home 95 $3,163.67 $28,808,416 Airline Fares 96 $410.10 $3,734,354 Lodging on Trips 102 $429.16 $3,907,969 Alcoholic Beverages 93 $535.30 $4,874,469 Auto/Truck/Van Rental on Trips 98 $36.33 $330,841 Nonalcoholic Beverages at Home 96 $431.92 $3,933,054 Food and Drink on Trips 100 $446.88 $4,069,259

Data Note: The Spending Potential Index (SPI) is household-based, and represents the amount spent for a product or service relative to a national average of 100. Detail may not sum to totals due to rounding.

Anacortes’ 2009 taxable retail sented on a per capita basis, with the sales were roughly $300 million. notable exception of apparel, which This represents a wide variety of tends to be mall-based. products and services. The city is well above per capita As noted in the chart above, averages in the areas of auto sales, commercial offerings are well repre- marine trades, and construction.

12 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Education The Anacortes School District comprises approximately 25 square miles, serving the community with a high school, a middle school, three elementary schools and four additional educational support groups totaling approximately 2600 students. The District employs 253 total staff. For additional information: http://www.anacortes.k12.wa.us/. The district has an annual drop-out rate of approximately 5 percent. Current faculty has an average of 14.2 years in the classroom. More than 70 percent of teachers have at least a master’s degree.

Enrollment / Faculty for 2009-2010 Schools Enrollment Teachers High School (9-12) 1 850 48 Middle School (7-8) 1 450 22 Elementary (K-6) 3 1300 65

Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL, 2008-2009) The school district performs at or above state averages in all categories. For additional information and detail: http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us.

% Meeting or Exceeding Standards Reading Math Writing Science 3rd Grade 78.7% 66.1% 4th Grade 82.2% 69.0% 78.7% 5th Grade 82.7% 73.1% 72.6% 6th Grade 85.6% 76.0% 7th Grade 66.5% 63.8% 76.8% 8th Grade 72.9% 57.5% 58.9% 10th Grade 86.4% 60.7% 94.2% 55.8%

Anacortes Senior College (ASC) http://www.seniorcollege.org/ ASC, in partnership with the Anacortes School District, provides multi- disciplinary coursework for all citizens 50 years of age and older. The college is managed and taught by qualified volunteers for the benefit of the senior community. Classes are conducted at Anacortes Middle School.

Skagit Valley College (SVC) http://www.skagit.edu/ SVC has campuses near Anacortes (Mount Vernon (16 miles east) and Oak Harbor (20 miles south)—offering a broad curriculum of technical skills, certificated programs and two-year Associate degrees transferable to four-year institutions.

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NW Career & Technical Academy: http://www.nwtech.k12.wa.us. NCTA provides workplace skills and education to high school juniors and seniors. The main campus, located at SVC, offers training in a number of areas, including the culinary arts, dental technology, DigiPen computer science, medical technology, and veterinary technology. Beginning in September 2010, Anacortes will house a satellite campus, focused on marine technology, in a new facility. Students from around the county will be exposed to a variety of marine skill-sets and certification programs.

Western Washington University (WWU) http://www.wwu.edu/ WWU is a 4-year, multi-disciplinary state university located in Bellingham, approximately 40 miles north of Anacortes.

Shannon Point Marine Center http://www.wwu.edu/spmc/ A satellite campus of WWU, Shannon Point works to promote a bet- ter understanding of local marine environments and living resources through research, as well as providing innovative educational programs for undergradu- ates, and supporting research by students and scientists from the University, the region, the nation, and the world.

Rosario Marine Station http://www.wallawalla.edu/academics/depart- ments/biology/rosario/ A satellite campus of Walla Walla college, the Rosario Marine Station was purchased by the college in the 1950s and has provided ongoing educational opportunities to college marine biology students since that time. The facility has also served as a local site for the Anacortes school district’s Home Education Partnership.

14 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Transportation

Highways/Rail Interstate 5—the major north/south freeway in Washington State, Exit 230 to Highway 20. Anacortes is approximately 16 miles west of the interchange. State Route 20--the major east/west highway in Skagit County. SR20 con- nects to Whidbey Island to the south. A spur runs through Anacortes, connecting to the ferry terminal approximately four miles west of downtown. Anacortes/Fidalgo Island is accessible via three bridges: SR20 from the east, through LaConner to the southeast and over Deception Pass from Whid- bey Island to the south. Most truck and package delivery lines serve Anacortes. Skagit Transit (SKAT) provides public bus service. http://www.skat.org/ Private Airporter and taxi services are available. http://www.airporter. com/ AMTRAK passenger service to Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. is available daily, with a connection in Mount Vernon’s Skagit Station. http://www.amtrak. com/servlet/ContentServer?c=am2Station&pagename=am%2Fam2Station%2 FStation_Page&p=1237405732508&cid=1229726269052

Washington State Ferries http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/info_desk/terminals/index.cfm?terminal_ id=1 The Washington State Ferry terminal for the San Juan Islands (Lopez, Shaw, Orcas, San Juan) and Vancouver Island, B.C. is approximately four miles west of downtown.

Guemes Island Ferry The Guemes Island ferry terminal (½ mile west of downtown) is a county- maintained local ferry service. http://www.skagitcounty.net/Common/Asp/Default.asp?d=PublicWorksFerr y&c=General&p=main.htm

Airports Anacortes Airport offers regional scheduled/chartered services. The general aviation airport about three miles west of downtown features a 3,018 ft long by 60 ft wide lighted asphalt strip. Parking facilities include 69 tie- downs and 39 hangers. http://www.airnav.com/airport/74S Skagit Regional Airport (5,474’ & 5,080’ paved runways), ten miles east of downtown, offers chartered flights and package delivery. Bellingham International Airport, 40 miles north of Anacortes, is a full- service airport, with a number of regional and national carriers. Seattle Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport, located approximately 90 miles south of the city, offering full service via most major carriers. Vancouver (BC) International Airport, located approximately 90 miles north of the city, offering full service via most major carriers.

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Taxation Current sales tax rate in Ana- NOT collect B&O Taxes. cortes is 8.2 percent. The current There is no state personal or lodging tax is 4 percent. corporate income tax, no unitary tax, Retail sales tax is collected on no inventory tax, no personal tax the sale of tangible personal prop- and no state tax on interest, divi- erty/selected services dends or capital gains. The City of Anacortes DOES

Property Tax Rate per $1,000 of Assessed Value

T 3 2 IC 0 S T & R 1 E IC K T T C R 1 R IS IC Y I T T A D R T N D V IS IC P T N IO N R D R S N Y IS U T U SE T E O IO O A F L S T G T EV D C V S t 1 A I R L L L R E c C IT D O A EA O IT E R ri I P T C ID R E O G S U l t D S R A F C T N T a is E O O N E A H A O U t D M H P A R ST SC SK C F To Rate 0.246 0.6102 0.0906 1.6718 0.1027 2.029 1.9661 1.3627 0.0461 8.1254

Utilities

Telephone Frontier 1-877-462-8158

Comcast 1-360-661-1334

Water & Sewer City of Anacortes (Source- Skagit River) 360-293-1908 City of Anacortes (Primary and Secondary Treatment) 360-299-0953

Electric Puget Sound Energy 1-888-225-5773

Gas Cascade Natural Gas 1-888-522-1130

High-Speed Internet Comcast 1-360-661-1334 Frontier 1-877-462-8158

16 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Government and Economic Development

City of Anacortes http://www. Pier I- Home of Dakota Creek cityofanacortes.org/ Industries Shipyards and Port of Anacortes was named for Annie Anacortes offices Curtis, wife of early settler Amos Curtis Wharf- Commercial Dock Bowman. The city, incorporated in and Wharf- ships to 480 feet 1891, encom- Pier II- Log and dry bulk cargo passes about loading- short term moorage to 14 square 1,133 feet miles. There Cap Sante Boat Haven: are 167 full- A publicly-operated moorage time and 30 (1,050 slips with 150-200 guest slips) part-time city adjacent to the downtown business employees district; offers a full line of ma- including: rine services, including a fuel dock, A full-time launching facilities, customs port-of- Mayor and entry, restrooms and showers. Slips seven City can accommodate ships up to 120 Council feet in length. An extensive com- Members (Elected, non-partisan mercial fishing fleet and a variety of positions) charter and sightseeing (including Fire Department - 17 Firefight- whale watching) ers/Paramedics; two Firefighters / boats also make EMT; eight volunteers their home here. Police Department - 24 commis- Note: in ad- sioned officers dition to the Cap Sante Boat Haven, Port of Anacortes http://portofa- there are four pri- nacortes.com/ vate marinas offer- The Port of Anacortes is re- ing permanent and sponsible for operation and eco- transient moorage nomic development of our major for about 1,800 deep-water recreational port, three and com- marine termi- mercial nals, the Cap vessels. Sante Boat Haven and Anacortes Chamber of the Anacortes Commerce http://www. Airport. anacortes.org/ Marine Ter- Formed and in continuous minals: operation since 1912, the

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Anacortes Chamber of Commerce involving city government, the port, promotes economic development the chamber, and local citizens. The within the city. Representing almost goal of this effort is to produce a 500 local businesses, the organiza- strategic master plan for the commu- tion provides its membership with nity in 2011. consistent networking opportunities and a “common voice” in legis- lative matters. Published through the chamber in 2009 and available on the above website, the Anacortes Futures Project (AFP) report supplements this Profile, providing a de- tailed economic study of the city and its economy. The AFP has provided the impetus for an ongoing planning review,

18 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Health Care Anacortes enjoys an exceptional Level 1 trauma service to patients The supporting medical commu- level of health care service usually via Harborview Medical Center in nity includes more than 24 special- only found in larger municipalities, Seattle. ties, including 12 dentists and two incorporating Island Hospital and The hospital and local medical skilled nursing and rehabilitation the supporting medical community. community include 515 profession- facilities. Island Hospital is a modern, public- als and staff, including 120 physi- http://www.islandhospital.org/ ly-owned facility that is recognized cians and 151 registered nurses. as one of the most innovative small hospitals in the nation. The hospital has 43 beds, a 24-hour emergency room (level 3 trauma) and a six bed ICU. The hospital features a birthing center, a physical therapy and rehab unit, can- cer care and sleep disorders centers, a state-of-the-art electronic medica- tion administration system and a full complement of digital imaging technologies (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, mammography/arteriography). An FAA-approved and lighted heli- pad for air ambulance service is located on hospital grounds, providing Quality of Life Anacortes enjoys a mild, marine climate due to its island location on the inland waters of Puget Sound. Annual average rainfall is roughly 26 inches. Due to regional topography, this is significantly less than precipitation expe- rienced elsewhere in western Washington (Everett, WA 40 miles south sees 50 inches of rain per year; Seattle 38 inches). Temperatures are mild year- around, with many sunny days.

Month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Avg Max Temp (F) 46 49 52 58 64 68 72 72 67 59 51 46

Avg Min Temp (F) 35 36 39 42 46 50 52 53 50 45 40 37

Avg Rainfall (in.) 3.6 2.4 2.3 1.7 1.5 1.4 .9 1.0 1.5 2.6 3.8 3.8

Avg # of Sunny 11 16 17 20 21 22 25 25 23 17 12 10

19 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Arts and Entertainment Anacortes and adjoining areas cortes Arts Festival (August), and offer many arts and entertainment the Oyster Run (a motorcycle rally opportunities, featuring a variety in September), the Anacortes Film of performing and visual artists, a Festival and an Oktoberfest (both in diverse selection of venues, as well October). as festivals and galleries for any taste. City buildings feature more Brodniak Hall, which seats 806, than 100 life-sized murals depicting is Anacortes’ major performance events in the city’s history, crafted by venue. local artist Bill Mitchell. The City has The major Anacortes festivals many independent music venues, the include the Spring Wine Festival Anacortes Community Theater, the (April), Waterfront Festival (May), Skagit Symphony at Brodniak Hall Shipwreck Day (an all-city garage and a three screen, first-run movie sale in July), What-the-Heck Fest (in- theater. dependent bands in July), the Ana-

20 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Recreation Anacortes offers a wonder- Other specialized parks include ful selection of marine- and land- a skateboard park, an off-leash dog based recreational opportunities for park, various playgrounds and the individuals, families and groups. The four-mile Tommy Thompson Park- city has a busy waterfront and an way—a paved pedestrian trail that extraordinary amount of forest and parallels some of the city waterfront. parkland for a city of its size. The Anacortes Community For- The natural setting of Fidalgo est Lands (ACFL) comprises thou- Island provides access to the San sands of acres of forests, meadows, Juan Island archipela- lakes and wetlands, entirely within go (176 named islands the city limits. 50 miles of well- in San Juan County mapped trails provide opportuni- and 700 islands/reefs ties for hiking, mountain biking, overall, including the horseback riding and, on select trails, British Columbia motorized trail biking. Gulf Islands). Boating, whether power, sail or paddle, is well supported in Anacortes with many marinas, boat rentals, charter services, boat launch- es and a full range of marine-related products and services. The city has 12 parks totaling 468 acres. Washington Park encom- passes 220 acres, featuring extensive seashore areas, 75 campsites, a boat launch, picnic areas and a 2.3 mile paved road that loops through the park.

21 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Library Almost 100 years ago, Anacortes welcomed one of the original Car- negie libraries on the west coast, a site that now houses the Anacortes Museum and the city archives. The civic library relocated a number of times in the intervening years. Approximately 10 years ago a library plan was proposed, a bond was passed by local voters, and a new $7 million library complex opened in 2003. Comprising some 28,000 square feet and more than 100,000 books, CDs, and other items, the library serves approximately 17,000 patrons annually, with a circulation of over 250,000. The building offers a free wi-fi connection and 12 public internet stations. The library houses the Manieri Jazz collection, a marine collection, a meeting annex, an art collection, periodicals, a children’s library, and frequent exhibits and concerts.

Media Local Newspapers: Anacortes American (weekly) 360-293-3122 Skagit Valley Herald (daily) http://www.goskagit.com/ 360-424-3251 Local Magazines: Skagit Publishing Newcomers and Visitors Guide 360-424-3251 I Love Skagit County Newcomers & Visitors Guide 360-424-5268 Clamdigger (weekly) http://www.clamdigger.com/ 360-299-3444 NW Business Monthly http://www.nwbmonline.com/ 360-671-3933 Skagit Business Pulse 360-755-0195 Local Radio Stations: KWLE 1340 AM (Anacortes) http://www.1340thewhale.com/ 360-293-3141 KBRC 1430 AM (Mount Vernon) 360-424-4278 KAPS 660 AM (Mount Vernon) 360-424-7676 22 Community Profile: Anacortes, Washington Economic Development Organizations

Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Mitch Everton, Executive Director 819 Commercial Avenue, Suite F Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-7911 (Visitor Info 360-293-3832) Fax: 360-293-1595 Website: www.anacortes.org Email: [email protected]

Port of Anacortes Bob Hyde, Executive Director PO Box 297 Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-3134 Fax: 360-293-9608 Website: www.portofanacortes.com Email: [email protected]

City of Anacortes Ryan Larsen, Director of Planning and Community Development PO Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-1907 Fax: 360-293-1938 Website: www.cityofanacortes.org Email: [email protected]

Economic Development Association of Skagit County Don Wick, Executive Director PO Box 40 204 W. Montgomery Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-336-6114 Fax: 360-336-6116 Website: www.skagit.org/subcategorypages/mission.htm Email: [email protected]