At a Glance
Median Income
$52,977
$35,456 per capita
Home Value
$382,400
Zillow: $555,387
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
4,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Sequim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sequim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sequim a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sequim residents earn a median household income of $52,977 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,456. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sequim is $382,400 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,387. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 34.5% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sequim reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,158/100K. The murder rate is 26.3/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Sequim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sequim has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population8,130
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density1,286/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,977
Per Capita$35,456
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
C+
Home Value$382,400
Rent$1,094
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$555,387
Housing Units4,105
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property4,158/100K
Murder26.3/100K
Assault132/100K
Burglary592/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death3,315/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sequim was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.