Alger is a rural community in Skagit County with wide-open grassy fields underneath the sun. Mild temperatures year-round keep Alger and the surrounding land green with vegetation, and neighbors connect with each other at the community center and a nearby car racing track. In the summertime, fresh produce, locally made honey and crafted goods like felt hats are sold at the weekly market. Alger sits directly east of Interstate 5, the major west coast highway, and is roughly 70 miles from both Seattle and Vancouver. The neighborhood’s CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, lower than the U.S. average of 4.
All about hiking and biking
The Pacific Northwest Trail connects Alger to Squires Lake Park just north of the neighborhood. The park provides 82 acres of outdoor recreation, including a lake full of cutthroat trout encircled by hiking and biking trails. “We are looking at trying to acquire some of the lake and negotiating with the Department of Natural Resources to get more bicycle trails,” says Brian Adams, Skagit County Director of Parks and Recreation. “Mountain biking is huge in this area, and we want to provide similar opportunities.” The Pacific Northwest Trail, which spans 1,200 miles, is a moderate hiking trail that ascends more than 1,000 feet, offering views of colorful foliage in the fall. Just south of Alger, Donovan County Park has a playground and tree-lined Friday Creek.
Take your dog for a fun hike surrounded by nature on Pacific Northwest Trail in Alger.
Enjoy breath taking scenic views at Squires Lake Park in Alger.
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Heading home on country roads
Homes sit on spacious lots with grassy, level yards and views of forested hills. While the neighborhood streets are paved, the hanging telephone wires and surrounding trees give them a country feel. Properties include ranch-style homes, farmhouses, manufactured homes and undeveloped land. Some properties have a barn or stables in the backyard. Most homes cost between $525,000 and $825,000, but some cost as low as $300,000 or as high as $1 million. From August 2023 to August 2024, just one property was sold.
One of many charming abodes nestled in the picturesque Alger neighborhood.
Create lasting memories in this inviting Alger property.
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Schools just outside of Alger
Schools are in the neighboring towns of Edison and Burlington. Edison Elementary School is rated C-plus on Niche and teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. Burlington-Edison High School, rated B-minus, offers a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps program that teaches maritime history, global trade and oceanography.
Burlington-Edison High School prepares students for graduation and beyond.
Edison Elementary School provides excellent education for their youth.
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Access to Interstate 5
Interstate 5 borders Alger. It leads 19 miles north to Bellingham International Airport and about 12 miles south to PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. A Park and Ride and bus stop are located next to the Interstate; the Skagit Transit bus takes passengers to Bellingham and Mount Vernon.
Alger’s social hubs
Though the neighborhood is spread out, folks come together at Alger Community Hall for events like Alger Improvement Club meetings and the Plant and Seed Swap. The Swap is a springtime celebration that features music, a chili cook-off and a Maypole Dance. On Sundays in the summertime, the Alger Sunday Market convenes at the Community Hall, selling locally-grown goods and crafts. The 65-member Alger Community Christian Reformed Church congregation gathers for Sunday services. “Going to Skagit Speedway is a popular activity and great for family time,” says Geri Cole, Realtor with Windermere Real Estate and Skagit County local. This car racing track has been drawing people to the area for 70 years. It’s the place to be on a Saturday night from April until September; the stadium accommodates up to 10,000 racing fans.
Playing pool at the neighborhood bar
Alger Bar & Grille is easy to find at Alger’s main intersection: it’s the only restaurant in the neighborhood. It entertains its exclusively 21-and-older crowd with billiards, darts, local beer on tap and family-size buckets of chicken. For more dining and shopping, residents can drive 12 miles south to Target, Fred Meyer and chain restaurants in Burlington.
Meet some friends for a pint and a game of pool at Alger Bar & Grille in Alger.
Tacos Tecalitlan is an Alger neighborhood favorite for carne asada tacos and more.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Padden Park
Squires Lake Park
Donovan Park
Transit
Airport
Bellingham International
27 min drive
Bus
Alger Park & Ride
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Alger
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alger, Bow sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Alger, Bow over the last 12 months is $732,500, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$732,500
Median Single Family Price
$732,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$379
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$807,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
84
Median Year Built
1977
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,630
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
571
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,529
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,263
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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