Sequim, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · San Juan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,130 Population 1,286/sq mi density
$52,977 Median Income $35,456 per capita
$382,400 Home Value $562,843 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
170 Violent Crime/100K 2,231 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,977 median income, 10.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$382,400 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sequim, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,977
30% below
$35,456 per capita
Home Value
$382,400
36% above
Zillow: $562,843
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
55% below
2,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
2% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
136%
Rent
94%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
297%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sequim a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 10.7% (197% 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 $562,843. 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 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,231/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,130
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density1,286/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,977
Per Capita$35,456
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

C+
Home Value$382,400
Rent$1,094
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$562,843
Housing Units4,105
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

F
Violent170/100K
Property2,231/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death3,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
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.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.