At a Glance
Median Income
$85,278
$37,990 per capita
Home Value
$455,500
Zillow: $556,344
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.7% smoking rate
How Sultan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sultan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sultan 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
Sultan residents earn a median household income of $85,278 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,990. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Sultan is $455,500 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,344. Median rent is $1,607/month, with 28.4% 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
Sultan reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 527/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Sultan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sultan has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,770
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,728/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,278
Per Capita$37,990
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
B+
Home Value$455,500
Rent$1,607
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$556,344
Housing Units2,162
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property527/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation303 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Sultan was built in 1991.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
25.1% 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.