Living in Skokomish, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skokomish · Census data 2020–2024
Skokomish has 560 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $58,958 (40% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $180,800, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Skokomish is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skokomish at a glance
- Population
- 560
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $58,958State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $180,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Skokomish a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Skokomish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skokomish the median home value is $180,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Skokomish median household income
The median household income in Skokomish is $58,958 and the income per person is $24,217. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Skokomish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.44
Skokomish demographics
- Population
- 560
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skokomish ›
Education in Skokomish
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Skokomish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skokomish
- Unemployment rate
- 17.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
Skokomish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokomish | 560 | $58,958 | $180,800 | $1,000 |
| Hoodsport | 216 | $121,250 | $402,900 | — |
| Shelton | 10,612 | $69,598 | $345,700 | $1,365 |
| Allyn | 2,404 | $97,716 | $545,100 | — |
| Herron Island | 119 | $86,429 | $492,900 | — |
| Belfair | 4,557 | $88,150 | $380,400 | $1,195 |
| Home | 1,665 | $64,884 | $403,500 | — |
| Key Center | 3,544 | $105,781 | $613,200 | $1,705 |
| McCleary | 2,094 | $77,813 | $351,700 | $1,077 |
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What is the median household income in Skokomish, WA?
The median household income in Skokomish is $58,958, 40% 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 Skokomish?
The median home value in Skokomish is $180,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Skokomish?
The median gross rent in Skokomish is $1,000 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Skokomish, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Skokomish?
The median age in Skokomish is 37.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Skokomish?
The average commute to work in Skokomish is 33 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skokomish?
The unemployment rate in Skokomish is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skokomish?
7.9% of adults in Skokomish 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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