Living in Sumas, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sumas · Census data 2020–2024
Sumas has 1,512 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $89,375 (9% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $441,500, the median rent is $1,585/month.
Sumas at a glance
- Population
- 1,512
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $89,375State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $441,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,585/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Sumas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sumas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sumas the median home value is $441,500, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,585 per month, which is 37.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,967 a month in housing costs.
Sumas median household income
The median household income in Sumas is $89,375 and the income per person is $35,113. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Sumas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 618
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.81
Sumas demographics
- Population
- 1,512
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 539
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sumas ›
Education in Sumas
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Sumas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sumas
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Sumas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumas | 1,512 | $89,375 | $441,500 | $1,585 |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | $97,159 | $524,300 | $1,721 |
| Peaceful Valley | 2,858 | $59,625 | $317,800 | $1,477 |
| Everson | 3,040 | $80,250 | $450,300 | $1,294 |
| Lynden | 16,234 | $103,233 | $596,600 | $1,707 |
| Maple Falls | 209 | $34,574 | $614,600 | — |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | $87,579 | $549,300 | $1,477 |
| Custer | 477 | $93,598 | $527,600 | — |
| Geneva | 2,073 | $142,188 | $801,100 | $1,795 |
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What is the median household income in Sumas, WA?
The median household income in Sumas is $89,375, 9% 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 Sumas?
The median home value in Sumas is $441,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Sumas?
The median gross rent in Sumas is $1,585 per month, about 37.8% of household income.
Is Sumas, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Sumas?
The median age in Sumas is 31.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Sumas?
The average commute to work in Sumas is 29 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sumas?
The unemployment rate in Sumas is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sumas?
13.4% of adults in Sumas 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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