What are the schools like in Quilcene, WA?

Quilcene is served primarily by Quilcene School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.

What is the median household income in Quilcene?

The median household income in Quilcene, WA is $55,577 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Quilcene, WA?

Quilcene has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Quilcene, WA affordable or expensive?

Quilcene's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quilcene is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $283,800 and the median rent is $1,163 per month.

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

Quilcene has a violent crime rate of 254.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1585.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quilcene, WA a Good Place to Live?

Quilcene is a small town of 610 in Washington, with a median household income of $55,577 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Quilcene's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Quilcene 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: 103.4

Quilcene's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quilcene costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Quilcene, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$283,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,163	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,577	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Quilcene's violent crime rate is 254.5 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

254.5 /100k

Property Crime

1585.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Quilcene is served primarily by Quilcene School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Quilcene, WA	National Avg
School District	Quilcene School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quilcene sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 77.0°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quilcene, WA
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	77.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Quilcene, WA	National Avg
Population	610	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.5%	22.2%
65 and over	33.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Port Ludlow, WA 11 mi Brinnon, WA 12 mi Blyn, WA 12 mi Lofall, WA 12 mi Bangor Base, WA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Quilcene

Quilcene, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98376

Quilcene vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quilcene, WA affordable or expensive?

Quilcene's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Quilcene roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $283,800 and median rent is $1,163/month.

What is the crime rate in Quilcene, WA?

Quilcene's violent crime rate is 254.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1585.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quilcene?

Public schools in Quilcene are operated by Quilcene School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quilcene, WA a good place to live?

Quilcene, WA has a population of 610, a median household income of $55,577, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Quilcene?

Quilcene averages 45.6°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quilcene?

Quilcene, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98376.

What is the population of Quilcene?

The population of Quilcene, Washington is 610 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quilcene?

Key numbers for living in Quilcene: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $283,800, median household income $55,577, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quilcene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.