The Town FilesPort Angeles East, Washington
Community in Clallam County · population 3,159 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,600
- Household income
- $68,241
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 67°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 48.6
Port Angeles East is a community of 3,159 people in Clallam County, Washington. The median home is worth $347,600, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Washington towns, quieter than 79% of Washington towns, better transit than 78% of Washington towns.
How Port Angeles East ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Angeles East is worth $347,600, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $68,241, which is more affordable than 57% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,081 a month. 87.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Angeles East | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,081 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $68,241 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 87.1% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Port Angeles East
| People | Port Angeles East | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 93.9% |
Weather in Port Angeles East
July highs average 67.3°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 26.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Port Angeles East since 1950.
Severe weather in Clallam County since 1996
Clallam County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Clallam County
Clallam County had 24,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,860 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Port Angeles East itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Port Angeles East
- Port Angeles, WA3.8 mi · 19,960 people · home $370,200
- Sequim, WA13.1 mi · 8,024 people · home $408,700
- Port Townsend, WA26.7 mi · 10,148 people · home $543,400
- Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA27.1 mi · 3,983 people · home $351,600
Port Angeles East questions
Is Port Angeles East, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Angeles East scores better for retirees than 67% of Washington towns and quieter than 79%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in Port Angeles East?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Angeles East is valued at $347,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,241, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,081 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Angeles East?
July highs average 67.3°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Port Angeles East get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Port Angeles East in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)