Washington
Sumas is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,384. Residents earn $86,500 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sumas receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Sumas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sumas is $86,500, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Sumas is $362,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sumas is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,161 per 100,000, near the national average.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Sumas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,500 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,088 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $362,000 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $490,954 |
| Census Median Rent | $997 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Total Violent | 74.5/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 74.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,161.0/100K |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 521.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,564.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9955°N, 122.2685°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |