Sumas, WA
Living in Sumas
Bikeability
62
Walkability
33
Commute
54
Public Transit
15
Affordability
70
Public Safety
82
Airports
48
Hospitals
60
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
74
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sumas, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sumas, WA
Covenant Christian School
7 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian School
7 miles, W
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
9 miles, W
Lynden Christian School
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sumas, WA
Western Washington University
20 miles, SW
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
85 miles, S
Bastyr University
87 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
90 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sumas, WA
St Joseph Hospital
18 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
35 miles, S
Island Hospital
38 miles, SW
Skagit Valley Hospital
40 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sumas, WA
Bellingham International Airport
19 miles, SW
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
107 miles, S
Portland International Airport
236 miles, S
Spokane International Airport
237 miles, E