Housing by town in Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County, Washington has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,536 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,102 in 2015–2019 (+39.4%; Up after inflation).
Big Lake has the highest median gross rent ($1,980) and Clear Lake (Skagit County) the lowest ($731).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,536 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 29.9%
- Median household income
- $89,263
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Skagit County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | $1,702 | 30.1% | $91,951 | $696,700 | $4,683 |
| Big Lake | $1,980 | 7.8% | $109,286 | $666,400 | $5,643 |
| Burlington | $1,746 | 55.5% | $80,475 | $466,400 | $3,773 |
| Clear Lake (Skagit County) | $731 | 14.3% | $71,667 | $550,500 | $4,000 |
| Concrete | $1,073 | 21.4% | $81,719 | $347,300 | $2,434 |
| Hamilton | — | 12.3% | $67,500 | $237,000 | $1,910 |
| La Conner | $1,554 | 42.7% | $80,385 | $553,200 | $4,391 |
| Lyman | $1,179 | 16.6% | $86,875 | $384,700 | $2,224 |
| Mount Vernon | $1,405 | 39.7% | $75,777 | $472,300 | $4,268 |
| Sedro-Woolley | $1,525 | 38.9% | $80,885 | $441,700 | $2,968 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,250 | $42,050 | $67,350 |
| 2 people | $28,850 | $48,100 | $76,950 |
| 3 people | $32,450 | $54,100 | $86,550 |
| 4 people | $36,050 | $60,100 | $96,150 |
| 5 people | $38,950 | $64,950 | $103,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $69,750 | $111,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $74,550 | $119,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $79,350 | $126,950 |
How the places in Skagit County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Skagit County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 213 | 162 | 2,717 | 2,062 | 131,754 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 226 | 169 | 2,153 | 1,608 | 133,863 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 147 | 110 | 1,843 | 1,384 | 133,181 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Skagit County recorded 147 violent and 1,843 property crimes, 110 and 1,384 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Skagit County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County Sheriff's Office | 54,733 | 62 | 500 |
| Mount Vernon Police Department | 35,352 | 46 | 528 |
| Anacortes Police Department | 18,266 | 13 | 227 |
| Sedro Woolley Police Department | 13,410 | 13 | 83 |
| Burlington Police Department | 11,420 | 13 | 505 |
ZIP codes in Skagit County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98273 | 30,001 | $1,287 | $492,300 | $76,717 | 38.6% |
| 98284 | 27,835 | $1,556 | $482,500 | $93,006 | 27.0% |
| 98221 | 23,562 | $1,691 | $713,100 | $96,528 | 26.8% |
| 98274 | 18,860 | $1,869 | $547,700 | $96,177 | 22.7% |
| 98233 | 17,850 | $1,708 | $502,100 | $87,614 | 40.6% |
| 98237 | 4,956 | $845 | $377,700 | $61,711 | 19.9% |
| 98257 | 4,277 | $1,242 | $506,200 | $94,425 | 21.8% |
| 98232 | 4,054 | $1,640 | $782,200 | $104,559 | 10.0% |
| 98235 | 531 | — | $518,900 | $63,307 | 25.9% |
| 98267 | 314 | — | $412,500 | — | 50.5% |
| 98263 | 200 | — | $400,000 | $133,750 | 9.3% |
| 98255 | 198 | — | $217,500 | $68,194 | 15.2% |
| 98238 | 46 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Skagit County
What is the crime rate in Skagit County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Skagit County recorded 110 violent and 1,384 property crimes per 100,000 residents (147 violent and 1,843 property crimes in all).
Which place in Skagit County has the highest rent?
Big Lake has the highest median gross rent, $1,980 (±$308) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Skagit County has the lowest rent?
Clear Lake (Skagit County) has the lowest median gross rent, $731 (±$608) a month.
What is the median rent in Skagit County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Skagit County is $1,536 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skagit County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skagit County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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