The Town FilesPort Hadlock-Irondale, Washington
Community in Jefferson County · population 3,983 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $351,600
- Household income
- $83,548
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 73°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 43.9
Port Hadlock-Irondale is a community of 3,983 people in Jefferson County, Washington. The median home is worth $351,600, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more seaside character than 90% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 85% of Washington towns, hipper than 84% of Washington towns.
How Port Hadlock-Irondale 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 Hadlock-Irondale is worth $351,600, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $83,548, which is more affordable than 82% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,361 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Hadlock-Irondale | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,361 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $83,548 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Port Hadlock-Irondale
| People | Port Hadlock-Irondale | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Port Hadlock-Irondale
July highs average 72.6°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 19.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Port Hadlock-Irondale since 1950.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 9,107 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,601 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Port Hadlock-Irondale itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Port Hadlock-Irondale
5 public schools with 722 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimacum Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 276 | 16.2 |
| Chimacum Elementary School | 2-6 | 243 | 15.2 |
| Chimacum Creek Primary School | PK-1 | 162 | 13.5 |
| PI Program | K-12 | 41 | 41.0 |
| Open Doors Reengagement Program | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Port Hadlock-Irondale
- Port Townsend, WA6.2 mi · 10,148 people · home $543,400
- Port Ludlow, WA9.3 mi · 2,959 people · home $635,600
- Hansville, WA13.3 mi · 3,410 people · home $597,000
- Sequim, WA14.0 mi · 8,024 people · home $408,700
- Camano, WA17.3 mi · 17,356 people · home $670,800
- Oak Harbor, WA19.5 mi · 24,622 people · home $461,200
- Kingston, WA21.1 mi · 2,515 people · home $585,300
- Poulsbo, WA21.3 mi · 11,975 people · home $620,100
Port Hadlock-Irondale questions
Is Port Hadlock-Irondale, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Hadlock-Irondale scores better for retirees than 85% of Washington towns and quieter than 80%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Port Hadlock-Irondale?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Hadlock-Irondale is valued at $351,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,548, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,361 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Hadlock-Irondale?
July highs average 72.6°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Port Hadlock-Irondale get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Port Hadlock-Irondale 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)