Sumas, WA

Living in Sumas

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 33
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 76
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Schools 74
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Residents

1.7k Population +703 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated
67% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial8%
Native American3%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$220k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$720 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +19% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sumas

United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23

Property Crime in Sumas

United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 7 7
Feb 40 4 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 49 3 0
May 55 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 64 1 0
Sep 59 2 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 42 8 2
Dec 37 6 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sumas

Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sumas, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sumas, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Sumas, WA

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Bastyr University
87 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sumas, WA

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St Joseph Hospital
18 miles, SW
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Island Hospital
38 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Sumas, WA

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