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Sedro Woolley

Pop. 12,831·78th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Sedro-Woolley, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,924/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$38
Rising (Monthly)
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Sedro Woolley · $1,924
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,924/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$80,885/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sedro Woolley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$893
1 BR
$1,026
2 BR
$1,531
3 BR
$1,676
4 BR+
$2,616
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,531/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,924 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,088/yr
At $1,924/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sedro Woolley, WA is majority owner-occupied, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,831
Median income
$80,885
Median age
34
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
22.6%
28.5%
24.7%
14.4%
Under 1822.6%
18–3428.5%
35–5424.7%
55–649.8%
65+14.4%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
79.1%
20.3%
White79.1%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
12.1%
33.3%
34.6%
20.1%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Sedro Woolley, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,554 → $80,885
up 21.5%
Population
12,266 → 12,831
up 4.6%
Renter share
35.9% → 38.9%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 20.1%
+2.4 pts
Median age
35.3 → 34
-1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $66,554 to $80,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,266 to 12,831 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. About 38.9% of households rent today, against 35.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.7% to 20.1%.

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Sedro Woolley rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Sedro Woolley. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sedro Woolley is $1,924/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $893/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,531/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,026/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,676/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($80,885/yr), Sedro Woolley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sedro Woolley an affordable city for renters?

Sedro Woolley is considered affordable for renters. At $1,924/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($80,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sedro Woolley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sedro Woolley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,924/mo in Sedro Woolley. The local median household income is $80,885/yr, meaning the typical Sedro Woolley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sedro Woolley?

Rent in Sedro Woolley has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Sedro Woolley rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Sedro Woolley is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #78 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,924/mo.

What percentage of Sedro Woolley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Sedro Woolley households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Sedro Woolley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sedro Woolley rent compare to the national average?

Sedro Woolley's median rent of $1,924/mo is $38 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #78 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,924/mo, rent takes ~29% of Sedro Woolley's median household income ($80,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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