The Town FilesSkagit County, Washington
131,328 people. The median home is worth $545,100 (typical Washington town: $475,000) and the median household earns $89,263.
Towns in Skagit County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 35,219 | $472,300 | $75,777 | 36.0 |
| Anacortes | 17,637 | $696,700 | $91,951 | 50.5 |
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,421 | $441,700 | $80,885 | 34.0 |
| Burlington | 9,152 | $466,400 | $80,475 | 35.7 |
| Big Lake | 2,980 | $666,400 | $109,286 | 42.9 |
People and housing
| Skagit County | Typical Washington town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $545,100 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,536 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $89,263 | $90,625 |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 8.5% |
Jobs and pay
53,884 jobs in 2024, average pay $65,374 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 16 storm events in Skagit County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Skagit County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
| January 5, 2022 | Flood | DR-4635: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).