Sultan, WA

Washington · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
5,770 Population
$85,278 Median Income
$455,500 Home Value
$1,607 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
314 Violent Crime / 100K
38.1 yrs Median Age
28.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.7
Economy
3.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.3
Education

People

Population5,770
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,728/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 66.5%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$85,278
Per Capita Income$37,990
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$477,154M

Housing

3.7/5
Home Value (Census)$455,500
Zillow Value$559,588
Median Rent$1,607
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,472

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Depression27.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime314/100K
Property Crime3,500/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft377.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul41° / 65°
Rain68 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 28 (Good)

Education

3.3/5
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+84.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.36
Libraries (County)78

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute37 min
Work From Home17.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Sultan Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$85,278
Home Value$455,500
Median Rent$1,607
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
Unemployment1.7%
Violent Crime314.3 /100K
Avg Temperature51.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,770
Population Density1,728 per sq mi
Median Age38.1 years
Male54.0%
Female46.0%
Male 54%
Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66.5% Black 1.5% Hispanic 14.2% Other 17.8%
White66.5%
Black or African American1.5%
Hispanic or Latino14.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races17.8%

Language

English Only77.0%
Spanish Speakers23.0%
English 77% Spanish 23%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.7%
Health Insurance92.0%

Income

13% above avg
Median Household Income$85,278
Per Capita Income$37,990
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$2,544
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$161,387

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.7%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)82,150
County GDP$477,154M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation6,697
Healthcare Facilities8,565
Retail Stores6,042
Manufacturing1,935
Total Establishments82,150

Industry Mix

Restaurants 6,697 Healthcare 8,565 Retail 6,042 Manufacturing 1,935

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$161,387
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,168

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time36.6 min
Work From Home17.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$455,500
Zillow Home Value Index$559,588

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$590,000
Price Per Sq Ft$312
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops23.5%
Active Inventory17

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied84.8%

Rental Costs

38% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,607
Zillow Rent Index$2,000

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedroom$1,472
3 Bedroom$2,003
4 Bedroom$2,351

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,168
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.23%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma11.9%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.0%
Regular Checkup69.5%
Premature Death Rate5,529 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access97.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)8,565
Restaurants (County)6,697

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime314.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape62.9 /100K
Robbery62.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault188.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,499.6 /100K
Burglary817.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,305.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft377.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)146
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

41°F Jan 65°F Jul
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Average51.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation68.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median28.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation303 ft (92 m)
Land Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,728 per sq mi
Latitude47.8711°
Longitude-121.8041°
County FIPS53033

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.5%
D 74.2%

Democrat +51.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
High School+84.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.36

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,728 per sq mi
Land Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)78

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)146
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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