At a Glance
Median Income
$98,865
$47,627 per capita
Home Value
$450,500
Zillow: $658,167
Median Rent
$1,930/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.3% smoking rate
How Sudden Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sudden Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sudden Valley a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sudden Valley residents earn a median household income of $98,865 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,627. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sudden Valley is $450,500 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,167. Median rent is $1,930/month, with 36.6% 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 1995.
Education
49.8% of adults in Sudden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sudden Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,963
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,627/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,865
Per Capita$47,627
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A
Home Value$450,500
Rent$1,930
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$658,167
Housing Units3,133
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation749 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations95
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sudden Valley was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Bellingham International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.