Quilcene, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
490 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$280,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$318 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,099 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Port Townsend Urban Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
4
Port Townsend Urban Area
4
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (40%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 4 0 45
Apr 3 0 49
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 6 1 44
Dec 6 1 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Pearl
2 miles, SE · 3.7star
Quilcene High And Elementary
2 miles, SE · 2.8star
Brinnon Elementary
10 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Olympic College
22 miles, S · 1.4star
Shoreline Community College
26 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Jefferson Healthcare
19 miles, NE · 5star
NH Bremerton
20 miles, S
Harrison Medical Center
22 miles, S · 3.2star
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
27 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
68 miles, NE · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
156 miles, S · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
209 miles, SE · 1star
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