Hoquiam, WA

Hoquiam, Washington

Hoquiam, Washington, in Grays Harbor county, is 65 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 84 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 9,097 residents.

The People and Families of Hoquiam

In Hoquiam, about 46% of adults are married. Hoquiam somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hoquiam had a median family income of $34,859.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($10,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hoquiam. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Hoquiam Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Hoquiam was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Hoquiam, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Hoquiam, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Hoquiam it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Hoquiam strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Hoquiam, WA

Comparing Hoquiam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hoquiam Almanac

Hoquiam Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hoquiam Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hoquiam residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hoquiam, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hoquiam High Schools (2004)

HOQUIAM HIGH SCHOOL
501 W. EMERSON
360-538-8210
Serves 702 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

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