Living in Quilcene, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Quilcene · Census data 2020–2024
Quilcene has 362 residents with a median age of 62.4. The median household income is $34,464 (65% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $274,300, the median rent is $1,078/month.
Quilcene is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Quilcene at a glance
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 62.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $34,464State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $274,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Quilcene a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 50 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Quilcene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Quilcene the median home value is $274,300, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Quilcene median household income
The median household income in Quilcene is $34,464 and the income per person is $23,154. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Quilcene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 19.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.96
Quilcene demographics
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 62.4
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 44.2%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Quilcene ›
Education in Quilcene
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Quilcene have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Quilcene
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 35.6%
- Public transit
- 25.5%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Quilcene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilcene | 362 | $34,464 | $274,300 | $1,078 |
| Port Ludlow | 2,891 | $96,103 | $635,600 | $2,213 |
| Brinnon | 758 | $62,857 | $275,000 | $1,260 |
| Blyn | 134 | $103,036 | — | — |
| Lofall | 1,800 | $113,750 | $528,300 | $2,012 |
| Bangor Base | 6,112 | $79,918 | — | $2,353 |
| Seabeck | 787 | $106,667 | $657,400 | $2,674 |
| Poulsbo | 12,165 | $116,250 | $620,100 | $1,886 |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 3,884 | $83,548 | $351,600 | $1,361 |
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What is the median household income in Quilcene, WA?
The median household income in Quilcene is $34,464, 65% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Quilcene?
The median home value in Quilcene is $274,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Quilcene?
The median gross rent in Quilcene is $1,078 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Quilcene, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 50 minutes; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
What is the median age in Quilcene?
The median age in Quilcene is 62.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Quilcene?
The average commute to work in Quilcene is 50 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Quilcene?
The unemployment rate in Quilcene is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Quilcene?
13.5% of adults in Quilcene have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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