Living in Sequim, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sequim · Census data 2020–2024
Sequim has 8,161 residents with a median age of 62.6. The median household income is $59,707 (39% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $408,700, the median rent is $1,195/month.
Sequim at a glance
- Population
- 8,161
- Median age
- 62.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $59,707State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $408,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,195/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Sequim a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sequim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sequim the median home value is $408,700, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,195 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,658 a month in housing costs.
Sequim median household income
The median household income in Sequim is $59,707 and the income per person is $37,082. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sequim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,458
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.85
Sequim demographics
- Population
- 8,161
- Median age
- 62.6
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 45.6%
- Households
- 4,222
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sequim ›
Education in Sequim
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Sequim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sequim
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Sequim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequim | 8,161 | $59,707 | $408,700 | $1,195 |
| Bell Hill | 1,041 | $79,084 | $847,300 | — |
| River Road | 756 | $132,841 | $388,900 | — |
| Jamestown | 390 | $80,833 | $481,100 | — |
| Carlsborg | 1,231 | $50,787 | $317,000 | $1,295 |
| Blyn | 134 | $103,036 | — | — |
| Port Angeles East | 3,137 | $68,241 | $347,600 | $1,081 |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 3,884 | $83,548 | $351,600 | $1,361 |
| Port Townsend | 10,438 | $62,606 | $543,400 | $1,578 |
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What is the median household income in Sequim, WA?
The median household income in Sequim is $59,707, 39% 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 Sequim?
The median home value in Sequim is $408,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sequim?
The median gross rent in Sequim is $1,195 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Sequim, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Sequim?
The median age in Sequim is 62.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sequim?
The average commute to work in Sequim is 21 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sequim?
The unemployment rate in Sequim is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sequim?
34.2% of adults in Sequim 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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