The Town FilesHoquiam, Washington
City in Grays Harbor County · population 8,776 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,200
- Household income
- $49,795
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 67°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.2
Hoquiam is a city of 8,776 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The median home is worth $228,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Washington towns, hipper than 94% of Washington towns, better for cycling than 88% of Washington towns.
- #3 in 25 Small Towns in Washington With the Mildest Winters
- #5 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Washington
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in Washington With the Cheapest Homes
- #10 in The 14 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in Washington
- #11 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Oldest Homes
- #27 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam is worth $228,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $49,795, which is more affordable than 70% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,086 a month. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoquiam | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,200 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,086 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $49,795 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hoquiam
| People | Hoquiam | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Hoquiam
July highs average 67.0°F and January lows 38.0°F. About 68.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 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 Hoquiam since 1950.
Severe weather in Grays Harbor County since 1996
Grays Harbor County has been included in 35 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 |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Grays Harbor County
Grays Harbor County had 23,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,803 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Hoquiam itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Hoquiam
6 public schools with 1,588 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam High School | 9-12 | 435 | 17.4 |
| Hoquiam Middle School | 6-8 | 357 | 18.8 |
| Emerson Elementary | PK-1 | 258 | 16.1 |
| Central Elementary School | 2-5 | 228 | 14.3 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 2-5 | 224 | 14.9 |
| Hoquiam Homelink School | K-12 | 86 | 21.5 |
Towns near Hoquiam
- Aberdeen, WA4.6 mi · 17,013 people · home $237,300
- Central Park, WA9.8 mi · 2,841 people · home $335,500
- Ocean Shores, WA11.2 mi · 6,715 people · home $383,500
- Montesano, WA15.5 mi · 4,138 people · home $354,300
- Raymond, WA21.8 mi · 3,081 people · home $267,500
- Elma, WA23.6 mi · 3,438 people · home $409,600
Hoquiam questions
Is Hoquiam, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoquiam scores better for retirees than 62% of Washington towns and quieter than 53%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Hoquiam?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoquiam is valued at $228,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,795, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,086 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoquiam?
July highs average 67.0°F and January lows 38.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Hoquiam get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hoquiam 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)