What are the schools like in Sultan, WA?

Sultan is served primarily by Sultan School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.

What is the median household income in Sultan?

The median household income in Sultan, WA is $79,084 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Sultan, WA?

Sultan has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Sultan, WA affordable or expensive?

Sultan's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sultan is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,200 and the median rent is $1,584 per month.

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

Sultan has a violent crime rate of 189.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 513.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sultan, WA a Good Place to Live?

Sultan is a small town of 5,462 in Washington, with a median household income of $79,084 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Sultan stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All Sultan 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: 113.0

Sultan's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sultan costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sultan, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,584	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,084	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sultan's violent crime rate is 189.1 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

189.1 /100k

Property Crime

513.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sultan is served primarily by Sultan School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sultan, WA	National Avg
School District	Sultan School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sultan sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 68.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sultan, WA
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	68.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Sultan, WA	National Avg
Population	5,462	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Sultan, WA 1 mi Startup, WA 2 mi Woods Creek, WA 5 mi Gold Bar, WA 5 mi May Creek, WA 6 mi

Sultan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultan, WA affordable or expensive?

Sultan's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sultan roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $376,200 and median rent is $1,584/month.

What is the crime rate in Sultan, WA?

Sultan's violent crime rate is 189.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 513.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sultan?

Public schools in Sultan are operated by Sultan School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sultan, WA a good place to live?

Sultan, WA has a population of 5,462, a median household income of $79,084, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Sultan?

Sultan averages 47.4°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 68.3 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sultan?

The population of Sultan, Washington is 5,462 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sultan?

Key numbers for living in Sultan: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $376,200, median household income $79,084, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sultan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.