At a Glance
Median Income
$61,640
$34,383 per capita
Home Value
$324,800
Zillow: $447,235
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Port Angeles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Angeles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Angeles a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Angeles residents earn a median household income of $61,640 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,383. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,286 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Angeles is $324,800 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,235. Median rent is $1,134/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Port Angeles reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,558/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Port Angeles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Angeles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population20,087
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,640
Per Capita$34,383
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
B+
Home Value$324,800
Rent$1,134
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$447,235
Housing Units9,930
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property3,558/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault322/100K
Burglary629/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,715/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Port Angeles was founded in 1890.
The median home in Port Angeles was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is William R Fairchild International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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