Quilcene, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
490 Population 56/sq mi density
$48,938 Median Income $27,018 per capita
$280,600 Home Value $459,500 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,938 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Quilcene, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,938
35% below
$27,018 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
0% below
Zillow: $459,500
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Quilcene Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Quilcene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
100%
Rent
97%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quilcene a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quilcene residents earn a median household income of $48,938 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,018. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quilcene is $280,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,500. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 51.0% 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 1953.

Education

12.5% of adults in Quilcene hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quilcene has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population490
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,938
Per Capita$27,018
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,130
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$459,500
Housing Units286
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation753 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute43 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Quilcene was built in 1953.
15.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.