Living in Suquamish, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Suquamish · Census data 2020–2024
Suquamish has 4,084 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $86,224 (12% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $456,100, the median rent is $1,460/month.
Suquamish at a glance
- Population
- 4,084
- Median age
- 45State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $86,224State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $456,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,460/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Suquamish a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Suquamish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Suquamish the median home value is $456,100, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,460 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,990 a month in housing costs.
Suquamish median household income
The median household income in Suquamish is $86,224 and the income per person is $46,236. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Suquamish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,856
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.40
Suquamish demographics
- Population
- 4,084
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,702
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Suquamish ›
Education in Suquamish
34.5% of adults 25 and older in Suquamish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Suquamish
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Suquamish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suquamish | 4,084 | $86,224 | $456,100 | $1,460 |
| Poulsbo | 12,165 | $116,250 | $620,100 | $1,886 |
| Indianola | 3,468 | $98,684 | $503,800 | $1,443 |
| Bangor Base | 6,112 | $79,918 | — | $2,353 |
| Silverdale | 20,685 | $105,483 | $555,300 | $2,143 |
| Kingston | 2,496 | $90,625 | $585,300 | $1,357 |
| Lofall | 1,800 | $113,750 | $528,300 | $2,012 |
| Bainbridge Island | 24,631 | $172,188 | $1,155,900 | $2,194 |
| Port Gamble Tribal Community | 624 | $70,000 | $218,200 | $1,007 |
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What is the median household income in Suquamish, WA?
The median household income in Suquamish is $86,224, 12% 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 Suquamish?
The median home value in Suquamish is $456,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Suquamish?
The median gross rent in Suquamish is $1,460 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Suquamish, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Suquamish?
The median age in Suquamish is 45 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Suquamish?
The average commute to work in Suquamish is 28 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Suquamish?
The unemployment rate in Suquamish is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Suquamish?
34.5% of adults in Suquamish 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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