Sudden Valley, WA
Living in Sudden Valley
Bikeability16
Walkability1
Commute19
Public Transit5
Affordability33
Public Safety86
Airports53
Hospitals60
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate17%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$314kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$626 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas33%
Utility gas32%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sudden Valley
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Sudden Valley
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 9 | 7 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 10 | 2 |
| Dec | 37 | 8 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sudden Valley
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sudden Valley, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sudden Valley, WA
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
3 miles, NW
Independence High School
5 miles, S
Montessori at Samish Woods
6 miles, W
Bellingham Christian School
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sudden Valley, WA
Western Washington University
6 miles, W
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
67 miles, S
Bastyr University
69 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
72 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sudden Valley, WA
St Joseph Hospital
7 miles, NW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
16 miles, S
Island Hospital
19 miles, SW
Skagit Valley Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sudden Valley, WA
Bellingham International Airport
10 miles, NW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
88 miles, S
Portland International Airport
217 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
227 miles, SE