Skagit County

WA · Pop. 195,176 · Urban County

7Homestead Score

Skagit County is a urban county in WA with a population of approximately 195,176.

$/Acre: $14,490

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 219 days

Broadband: 93%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 546.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.53%

Cost of Living Index113.6

Median Household Income$42,945

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,490

Median Home Price$720K

Acres for Sale4635

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season219 days

Annual Rainfall69.7 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,846 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K130

Property Crime /100K125

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital6.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage93%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City17 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak