City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Sequim, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Sequim - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,130
Residents
$52,977
Median income
$382,400
Median home
$1,671
Median rent (state)

Sequim - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Sequim places in the 24th percentile for household income and the 25th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

24th
percentile, household income
76th
percentile, home value
66th
percentile, median rent
25th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Sequim, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 8,130 residents in Sequim, a small town within Washington. Sequim households earn a median of $52,977 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.6%. Typical homes in Sequim are valued around $382,400, and the median resident age is 60.3 years. Educational attainment runs 34.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 34.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 11 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 85% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2339.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 48.9°F with 16.9 inches of precipitation per year and 1.4 inches of snowfall.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,671 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Washington's average monthly utility costs around $188 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 78.0 out of 100 (High).

Population

8,130 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$52,977 /yr

Poverty 9.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Sequim compare to other US cities?

Sequim measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 24% higher than other cities
Home value 76% pricier than other cities
Median rent 66% pricier than other cities
Safety 25% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Washington alone, Sequim ranks #93 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Sequim's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Washington, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

24thIncome percentile
25thSafety percentile

24th percentile nationally for median household income · 25th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Sequim's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Sequim's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 26 Avg. percentile National median
Sequim's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Sequim's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$382,400 24th percentile more affordable than 24% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Sequim $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Sequim, WA Sequim, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sequim, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Sequim, WA median $52,977/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Sequim, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Sequim, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 34.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 34.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,130
Median Income
$52,977
Median Home Value
$382,400
Median Age
60.3
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor force participation
34.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2339.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
169.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2170.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.9°F
Annual Precipitation
16.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,050 residents8,100 residents8,150 residents8,200 residents8,250 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,070 residents 8,215 residents ▲ +1.8%
Sequim's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
11
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 74
2020 87
2021 73
2022 55
2023 13
2024 11

Permit volume decreased 85% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
69.6%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
6.9%
Work from Home
13.7%
Other
3.1%

Based on 2,312 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Sequim sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,671/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Barberton
8,213 people
Duvall
8,279 people
Selah
8,301 people
Quincy
7,922 people
Stanwood
8,351 people
Waller
7,857 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sequim's 8,130 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hillside, IL
8,133 people
Kalifornsky, AK
8,136 people
Travelers Rest, SC
8,137 people
Cleveland, TX
8,137 people
Applewood, CO
8,120 people
Dormont, PA
8,120 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sequim's $52,977 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Polo, IL
$52,976 median income
Elfers, FL
$52,979 median income
Michigan City, IN
$52,979 median income
Follansbee, WV
$52,974 median income
Mount Jewett, PA
$52,969 median income
Weedville, PA
$52,969 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sequim, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Sequim, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.0% White 85.9% Black or African American 2.2% Asian 4.4% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 1.6% Two or more races 5.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Sequim compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Sequim (this city) 8,130 $52,977
Barberton 8,213 $121,524
Duvall 8,279 $178,821
Selah 8,301 $74,757
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sequim, WA?

What is the population of Sequim, WA? +

Sequim, WA counts 8,130 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sequim, WA? +

Median annual household income in Sequim runs $52,977, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sequim? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sequim; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Sequim, WA safe? +

Sequim has a total crime rate of 2339.9 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Sequim, WA? +

Homes in Sequim carry a median value of $382,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Sequim? +

The average annual temperature in Sequim runs 48.9°F, 16.9 inches of precipitation, and 1.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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