What are the schools like in Hoquiam, WA?

Hoquiam is served primarily by Hoquiam School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hoquiam?

The median household income in Hoquiam, WA is $47,614 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Hoquiam, WA?

Hoquiam has an average high temperature of 47.5°F in January and 67.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Hoquiam, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hoquiam, WA affordable or expensive?

Hoquiam's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hoquiam is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,700 and the median rent is $955 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hoquiam, WA?

Hoquiam has a violent crime rate of 204.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1672.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hoquiam, WA a Good Place to Live?

Hoquiam is a small town of 8,742 in Washington, with a median household income of $47,614 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Hoquiam stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hoquiam is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hoquiam city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.1

Hoquiam's overall cost of living index is 99.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hoquiam costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hoquiam, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$955	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,614	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hoquiam's violent crime rate is 204.8 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.8 /100k

Property Crime

1672.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hoquiam is served primarily by Hoquiam School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hoquiam, WA	National Avg
School District	Hoquiam School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hoquiam sees average highs of 47.5°F in January and 67.0°F in July, with 68.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hoquiam, WA
Average High — January	47.5°F
Average High — July	67.0°F
Annual Precipitation	68.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hoquiam, WA	National Avg
Population	8,742	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aberdeen, WA 5 mi Markham, WA 6 mi Cosmopolis, WA 7 mi Aberdeen Gardens, WA 8 mi Ocosta, WA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Hoquiam

Hoquiam, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98550

Hoquiam vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoquiam, WA affordable or expensive?

Hoquiam's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hoquiam roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,700 and median rent is $955/month.

What is the crime rate in Hoquiam, WA?

Hoquiam's violent crime rate is 204.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1672.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hoquiam?

Public schools in Hoquiam are operated by Hoquiam School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hoquiam, WA a good place to live?

Hoquiam, WA has a population of 8,742, a median household income of $47,614, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hoquiam?

Hoquiam averages 47.5°F in January and 67.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 68.8 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hoquiam?

Hoquiam, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98550.

What is the population of Hoquiam?

The population of Hoquiam, Washington is 8,742 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hoquiam?

Key numbers for living in Hoquiam: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $162,700, median household income $47,614, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoquiam side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.