Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Red Dog Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hurricane Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Hurricane Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Oak Table Restaurant
Coffee Shop
The White Cup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mariner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cracked Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sunland Golf and Country Club
Coffee Shop
Ohana
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Olympic Theater Arts
Theatre Arts
Purple Haze Lavender
Attraction
Fairgrounds
Attraction
Food and Drink (10) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Oasis Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Sequim Bento Teriyaki
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Fitness (6) C-
Fit 4 Life
Gym
Sequim Civic Center
Community Centre
Community Gym
Gym
Grange
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
QFC
Grocery Store
Co-Op Farm & Garden
Grocery Store
Pane d'Amore Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sunny Farms Country Store
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Carrie Blake Park
Park
Pioneer Memorial Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Olympic Peninsula Gardens
Park
Whimsy Park
Park
Community Park
Park
Margaret Kirner Park
Park
Marlyn Nelson County Park at Port Williams
Park
Sequim Bay State Park
Park
Shops (23) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lehman Court Shops
Mall
Over the Fence
Discount Store
RadioShack
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Lucky Nails Salon
Beauty
Hardys Market
Convenience Store
Elle Salon
Hairdresser
Rock Plaza Mall
Mall
Curtis Interiors
Interior Decoration
Jungle Jane's Antiques
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Ben's Bikes
Bicycle
Verizon
Electronics
Dancing with Francis Quilt Studio
Discount Store
D&K Rentals
Home Improvement
HairMasters
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Good Mart
Convenience Store
Earth CPR Supplies
Home Improvement
Northwest Bras
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Sequim.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations
F
Sequim Transit Center
Bus Stop
Clallam Transit bus stop
Bus Stop
Clallam Transit bus stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Sequim is 116/100 - which is 2% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C-

Sequim crime rates are 3,910 per 100k, which is 5% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,673 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
237 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment D

The median income in Sequim is $39,509 - which is 37% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$39,509
F
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Family&Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Heritage Endodontics
Clinic
Sequim Family Chiropractor Center
Clinic
Sequim Family Dentistry
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Clallam County Fire District 3 Station 34
Fire Station
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
Clinic
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
Clinic
Olympic Medical Center - Sequim Campus
Clinic
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing C

Sequim home prices are $231,200 - which is 14% lower than Washington
Home Price
$231,200
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B-

The Sequim graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
62%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (6) F
Sequim Community School
Helen Haller Elementary School
Sequim Middle School
Mountain Christian School
High Schools (2) F
Sequim Community School
Sequim Senior High
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ratings D+

Sequim has an overall rating of 59% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Some pluses and minuses 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 05, 2019) There are a lot of bike trails, so outdoor lovers have it made, but be prepared for soggy outdoor adventures a good part of the year. There is a lot to love about Sequim but culture isn't one of them. I came back home to the PNW from San Antonio and realized pretty quickly I'd ...Read More gotten used to a vibrant city with lots of things to do fairly cheaply. After a few years back in Sequim I was shocked at how dead it seemed in contrast and regret moving back here. Rural life has a number of drawbacks so this isn't just Sequim
1. It can be cliquish 2. There is little diversity of opinion, culture and religion 3. Medical care is a serious issue for many people I know that have to go to Seattle, a difficult process to get specialist care. 4. It is not that cheap to live here for what you give up to live here. 5. Small pond means less choices for services like builders, doctors, dentists and so on. 6. It is a car dependent area, public transportation is improving but you must have a car

As another reviewer noticed, it is isolated and if your family lives in other parts of the US, you are locked on a peninsula that requires a long drive to SeaTac airport. A friend here survives the isolation by lots of trips abroad which isn't practical for many. Read Less
Isolated if you are single 3 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 07, 2019) When the Hood Canal bridge has closed down due to weather or there is snow people new residents begin to realize how extremely isolated this area actually is. 5 years ago I moved to Sequim thrilled with the natural beauty of mountains, ocean, and the cheap cost of living comp ...Read More ared to Seattle or larger towns in the PNW.

I didn't know anyone here and began to spend much time alone on the many trails of this paradise. This is not an easy place to form a community unless you are married. At first that was fine. I've always made friends in the past and assumed I would do so here as well. But people rarely made eye contact or said hello and quite often if I visited churches unless you were part of a couple there was seldom any welcome.

The town turns off the lights after 6 pm and pretty much closes up. All of this was endurable until I had a medical issue that required a specialist. My medical referrals are all out of town requiring long drives. When you don't feel well it is exhausting. The one specialist that was local was so horrible I decided if that was my choice it was time to leave.

Sequim is great for certain people. There is a good elementary school and if you have children and a partner it is fantastic if you like a rural isolated life. The people I know from some volunteer work that have a lot of money to travel seem to do well here as well. But I've met a few folks on their way out one that couldn't take the loneliness One told me she'd been here 20 years and it was the unfriendliest place she'd ever lived and that she couldn't take it anymore. She was leaving to save her sanity. I get it now. If you like Walmart and box stores, the shopping is fine. If your whole social life consists of wondering the aisles for Ross its miserable and God help you if you need a medical specialist and have limited income Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sequim? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Carrie Blake Park
      Pioneer Memorial Park
      Heritage Park
      Olympic Peninsula Gardens
      Whimsy Park
      Community Park
      Margaret Kirner Park
      Marlyn Nelson County Park at Port Williams

      Entertainment

      Olympic Theater Arts
      Purple Haze Lavender
      Fairgrounds

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Oasis Sports Bar & Grill
      Subway
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Domino's
      Sequim Bento Teriyaki

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sequim? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Sequim.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sequim a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors