At a Glance
Median Income
$75,536
$50,498 per capita
Home Value
$411,100
Zillow: $477,027
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
654/100K
2,614/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
8.0% smoking rate
How Skykomish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skykomish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skykomish 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
Skykomish residents earn a median household income of $75,536 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,498. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skykomish is $411,100 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,027. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 22.5% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Skykomish reports 654 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,614/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Skykomish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skykomish has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 109.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,536
Per Capita$50,498
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B+
Home Value$411,100
Rent$1,406
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$477,027
Housing Units124
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent654/100K
Property2,614/100K
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain109.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute40 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Skykomish was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.