Living in Skykomish, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skykomish · Census data 2020–2024
Skykomish has 92 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $62,917 (36% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $408,300, the median rent is $1,639/month.
Skykomish is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skykomish at a glance
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 58.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $62,917State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $408,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,639/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Skykomish a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Skykomish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skykomish the median home value is $408,300, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,639 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,453 a month in housing costs.
Skykomish median household income
The median household income in Skykomish is $62,917 and the income per person is $52,762. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Skykomish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 54.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.58
54.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Skykomish has many vacation and second homes.
Skykomish demographics
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 2.2%
- 65 and older
- 35.9%
- Households
- 53
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skykomish ›
Education in Skykomish
31.8% of adults 25 and older in Skykomish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skykomish
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 53.5%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Skykomish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skykomish | 92 | $62,917 | $408,300 | $1,639 |
| Baring | 177 | $79,659 | $617,200 | — |
| May Creek | 791 | $78,458 | $346,400 | — |
| Gold Bar | 2,390 | $100,729 | $455,400 | $1,843 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 428 | $140,054 | $962,100 | $1,148 |
| Startup | 555 | $66,525 | $359,600 | — |
| Riverpoint | 831 | $175,577 | $1,121,000 | — |
| Sultan | 6,116 | $94,730 | $526,100 | $1,729 |
| North Bend | 7,953 | $175,109 | $1,048,600 | $2,091 |
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What is the median household income in Skykomish, WA?
The median household income in Skykomish is $62,917, 36% 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 Skykomish?
The median home value in Skykomish is $408,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Skykomish?
The median gross rent in Skykomish is $1,639 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Skykomish, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Skykomish?
The median age in Skykomish is 58.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Skykomish?
The average commute to work in Skykomish is 25 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skykomish?
The unemployment rate in Skykomish is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skykomish?
31.8% of adults in Skykomish 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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