The Town FilesSkokomish, Washington
Community in Mason County · population 615 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,800
- Household income
- $58,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.6
Skokomish is a community of 615 people in Mason County, Washington. The median home is worth $180,800, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more seaside character than 90% of Washington towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Washington towns.
How Skokomish 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 Skokomish is worth $180,800, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $58,958, which is more affordable than 98% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Skokomish | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,800 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $58,958 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Skokomish
| People | Skokomish | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 93.9% |
Weather in Skokomish
July highs average 75.6°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 92.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Skokomish since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on October 22, 1985.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| 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 |
| July 5, 2023 | Fire | FM-5468: Mcewan Fire |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 14,840 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,899 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Skokomish itself the ACS puts it at 17.3%.
Towns near Skokomish
- Union, WA3.3 mi · 683 people · home $375,400
- Shelton, WA7.4 mi · 10,371 people · home $345,700
- Grapeview, WA15.4 mi · 991 people · home $477,700
- Allyn, WA15.5 mi · 2,194 people · home $545,100
- Belfair, WA16.5 mi · 4,279 people · home $380,400
- Home, WA17.7 mi · 1,543 people · home $403,500
- Vaughn, WA17.7 mi · 565 people · home $735,000
- Key Center, WA18.9 mi · 3,863 people · home $613,200
Skokomish questions
Is Skokomish, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Skokomish scores better for retirees than 21% of Washington towns and quieter than 67%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Skokomish?
The median owner-occupied home in Skokomish is valued at $180,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,958, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Skokomish?
July highs average 75.6°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 92.0 inches of precipitation a year and 4.4 inches of snow.
Does Skokomish get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Skokomish 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)