Sequim, WA

Sequim, Washington

Sequim, Washington, in Clallam county, is 41 miles NW of Shoreline, Washington (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 4,334 people lived in Sequim.

The People and Families of Sequim

In Sequim, about 47% of adults are married. Sequim is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Sequim, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sequim had a median family income of $35,652. In Sequim, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Sequim residents donated more money ($22,143) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Sequim Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Sequim are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Sequim, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Sequim, 82% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Sequim; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Sequim, WA

Comparing Sequim 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Sequim Almanac

Sequim Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Sequim Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sequim, 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

Sequim High Schools (2004)

SEQUIM SENIOR HIGH
601 N. SEQUIM AVE.
360-582-3600
Serves 1,011 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

SEQUIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL
220 W. ALDER
360-582-3400
A Non-traditional School
Serves 107 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Sequim Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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