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About
Life in Sedro-Woolley
Sedro-Woolley is a community of 12,633 people in Washington. The median household income is $80,885, median rent runs about $1,525 per month, and median home values are around $441,700. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Sedro-Woolley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+6.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sedro-Woolley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sedro-Woolley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.9%), and 15.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sedro-Woolley
In Sedro-Woolley, rent runs 13% below the WA average, and home values are 22% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,968
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $488,513 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Sedro-Woolley
Unemployment in Skagit County, which includes Sedro-Woolley, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Sedro-Woolley: Skagit County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Skagit County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Sedro-Woolley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.2 min avg
How Sedro-Woolley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sedro-Woolley, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
Regional airport · few flights226k passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sedro-Woolley runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
97
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
618.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sedro Woolley Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 1 event in 2024
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Skagit County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Skagit County, which includes Sedro-Woolley, the most common type is flood, with 1 recorded event in 2024.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | Flash Flood | $103,400 |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | $15.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
23 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Skagit County, county-wide
Air Quality25 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Skagit County, which includes Sedro-Woolley, is typically good — 354 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
25
Good Days
354
per year
Moderate Days
9
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Skagit County, county-wide
Climate73°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sedro-Woolley has mild summers (avg high 73°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Annual Snowfall
5.7"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
46
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
186
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 35°F | 6.18" |
| Feb | 49°F | 35°F | 4.11" |
| Mar | 53°F | 38°F | 4.76" |
| Apr | 58°F | 41°F | 4.17" |
| May | 65°F | 47°F | 3.46" |
| Jun | 69°F | 51°F | 2.60" |
| Jul | 75°F | 53°F | 1.34" |
| Aug | 75°F | 53°F | 1.60" |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 2.86" |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 4.98" |
| Nov | 50°F | 39°F | 7.02" |
| Dec | 45°F | 34°F | 5.45" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sedro-Woolley
Sedro-Woolley has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Skagit Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Mount Vernon
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sedro-Woolley
Sedro-Woolley's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sedro-Woolley (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,477 students · in-state tuition $5,700 · 49% graduate · median earnings $50,327 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sedro-Woolley
Sedro-Woolley has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
29 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
49 mi awayKlondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
63 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sedro-Woolley
Sedro-Woolley Library
110 West State Street, Sedro-Woolley
Cities Near Sedro-Woolley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sedro-Woolley FAQ
Is Sedro-Woolley, Washington affordable?⌄
Sedro-Woolley's median rent is $1,525/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,885/year. Median home value is $441,700.
Is Sedro-Woolley, Washington safe?⌄
Sedro-Woolley's violent crime rate was 97 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 619 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sedro-Woolley, Washington?⌄
Skagit County, which includes Sedro-Woolley, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sedro-Woolley, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Sedro-Woolley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,525/month and median household income is $80,885/year. The median home value is $441,700. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sedro-Woolley, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Sedro-Woolley is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from