Living in Sudden Valley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sudden Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Sudden Valley has 6,084 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $100,930 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $489,200, the median rent is $1,816/month.
Sudden Valley at a glance
- Population
- 6,084
- Median age
- 48.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $100,930State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $489,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,816/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sudden Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sudden Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sudden Valley the median home value is $489,200, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,816 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,269 a month in housing costs.
Sudden Valley median household income
The median household income in Sudden Valley is $100,930 and the income per person is $50,904. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sudden Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,985
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.20
Sudden Valley demographics
- Population
- 6,084
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 2,764
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sudden Valley ›
Education in Sudden Valley
49.1% of adults 25 and older in Sudden Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sudden Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Sudden Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | $100,930 | $489,200 | $1,816 |
| Geneva | 2,073 | $142,188 | $801,100 | $1,795 |
| Bellingham | 93,438 | $66,755 | $627,500 | $1,577 |
| Acme | 223 | $67,361 | $507,100 | — |
| Alger | 687 | $109,151 | $700,000 | — |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | $76,019 | $547,100 | $1,496 |
| Bow | 585 | $67,103 | $381,000 | — |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | $97,159 | $524,300 | $1,721 |
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What is the median household income in Sudden Valley, WA?
The median household income in Sudden Valley is $100,930, about the same as 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 Sudden Valley?
The median home value in Sudden Valley is $489,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sudden Valley?
The median gross rent in Sudden Valley is $1,816 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Sudden Valley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Sudden Valley?
The median age in Sudden Valley is 48.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sudden Valley?
The average commute to work in Sudden Valley is 31 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sudden Valley?
The unemployment rate in Sudden Valley is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sudden Valley?
49.1% of adults in Sudden Valley 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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