At a Glance
Median Income
$83,856
$44,191 per capita
Home Value
$428,100
Zillow: $467,088
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
2,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Suquamish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suquamish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suquamish a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Suquamish residents earn a median household income of $83,856 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,191. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Suquamish is $428,100 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,088. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 25.9% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Suquamish reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,561/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Suquamish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suquamish has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population4,515
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,856
Per Capita$44,191
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$428,100
Rent$1,392
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$467,088
Housing Units2,013
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property2,561/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation336 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Suquamish was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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