What are the schools like in Suquamish, WA?

Suquamish is served primarily by North Kitsap School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Suquamish?

The median household income in Suquamish, WA is $80,216 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Suquamish, WA?

Suquamish has an average high temperature of 46.6°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Suquamish, WA affordable or expensive?

Suquamish's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Suquamish is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $401,300 and the median rent is $1,329 per month.

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

Suquamish has a violent crime rate of 330.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2303.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Suquamish, WA a Good Place to Live?

Suquamish is a small town of 4,329 in Washington, with a median household income of $80,216 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Suquamish stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Suquamish 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: 106.2

Suquamish's overall cost of living index is 106.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Suquamish costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Suquamish, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$401,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,329	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,216	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Suquamish's violent crime rate is 330.1 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

330.1 /100k

Property Crime

2303.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Suquamish is served primarily by North Kitsap School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Suquamish, WA	National Avg
School District	North Kitsap School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Suquamish sees average highs of 46.6°F in January and 76.5°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Suquamish, WA
Average High — January	46.6°F
Average High — July	76.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Suquamish, WA	National Avg
Population	4,329	—
Median Age	46.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	23.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keyport, WA 2 mi Poulsbo, WA 3 mi Indianola, WA 4 mi Bangor Base, WA 6 mi Silverdale, WA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Suquamish

Suquamish, WA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

98370 98392

Suquamish vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Suquamish, WA affordable or expensive?

Suquamish's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Suquamish roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $401,300 and median rent is $1,329/month.

What is the crime rate in Suquamish, WA?

Suquamish's violent crime rate is 330.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2303.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Suquamish?

Public schools in Suquamish are operated by North Kitsap School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Suquamish, WA a good place to live?

Suquamish, WA has a population of 4,329, a median household income of $80,216, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Suquamish?

Suquamish averages 46.6°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Suquamish?

Suquamish, WA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 98370, 98392.

What is the population of Suquamish?

The population of Suquamish, Washington is 4,329 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Suquamish?

Key numbers for living in Suquamish: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $401,300, median household income $80,216, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Suquamish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.