Living in Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sedro-Woolley · Census data 2020–2024
Sedro-Woolley has 12,831 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $80,885 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $441,700, the median rent is $1,525/month.
Sedro-Woolley at a glance
- Population
- 12,831
- Median age
- 34State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,885State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $441,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,525/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Sedro-Woolley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sedro-Woolley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sedro-Woolley the median home value is $441,700, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,525 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,149 a month in housing costs.
Sedro-Woolley median household income
The median household income in Sedro-Woolley is $80,885 and the income per person is $36,429. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sedro-Woolley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,935
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.50
Sedro-Woolley demographics
- Population
- 12,831
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 4,895
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sedro-Woolley ›
Education in Sedro-Woolley
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Sedro-Woolley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sedro-Woolley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Sedro-Woolley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,831 | $80,885 | $441,700 | $1,525 |
| Clear Lake | 1,093 | $71,667 | $550,500 | $731 |
| Burlington | 10,003 | $80,475 | $466,400 | $1,746 |
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $472,300 | $1,405 |
| Lyman | 437 | $86,875 | $384,700 | $1,179 |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | $109,286 | $666,400 | $1,980 |
| Alger | 687 | $109,151 | $700,000 | — |
| Bow | 585 | $67,103 | $381,000 | — |
| Bay View | 572 | $90,188 | $901,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sedro-Woolley, WA?
The median household income in Sedro-Woolley is $80,885, 18% 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 Sedro-Woolley?
The median home value in Sedro-Woolley is $441,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sedro-Woolley?
The median gross rent in Sedro-Woolley is $1,525 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Sedro-Woolley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Sedro-Woolley?
The median age in Sedro-Woolley is 34 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sedro-Woolley?
The average commute to work in Sedro-Woolley is 30 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sedro-Woolley?
The unemployment rate in Sedro-Woolley is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sedro-Woolley?
20.1% of adults in Sedro-Woolley 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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