At a Glance
Median Income
$48,938
$27,018 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
Zillow: $441,099
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
2,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
253 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quilcene a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $441,099. 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.
Safety & Crime
Quilcene reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,561/100K.
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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,938
Per Capita$27,018
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,130
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$441,099
Housing Units286
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property2,561/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (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.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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