Best Neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley, WA

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 12,4702026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley, WA — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley is Sunday Lake CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Sedro-Woolley has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Sunday Lake CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 97% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Basin City CDP with a median home value of $40,800.

Sedro-Woolley has a population of 12,470, a median household income of $72,281, an unemployment rate of 4.6%, and a poverty rate of 15.1%. The median home value citywide is $361,400, which is 28% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Sunday Lake CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$635,300

Crime: 0.1

Swede Heaven CDP

93/100

Kurby Score

$403,200

Crime: 0.1

Crocker CDP

92/100

Kurby Score

$383,700

Crime: 0.1

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Sunday Lake CDP	95	$635,300	—	0.1 per 1K	0.7%	0.0%
	Swede Heaven CDP	93	$403,200	—	0.1 per 1K	7.2%	1.6%
	Crocker CDP	92	$383,700	—	0.1 per 1K	6.4%	2.2%
4	Cavalero CDP	92	$553,400	—	0.1 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
5	Ashford CDP	91	N/A	—	0.1 per 1K	6.8%	0.0%
6	Grapeview CDP	91	$448,500	—	0.1 per 1K	1.6%	0.0%
7	Garrett CDP	91	$370,700	—	0.1 per 1K	2.4%	7.3%
8	Central Park CDP	90	$302,000	—	0.1 per 1K	7.6%	0.7%
9	Suncrest CDP	90	$395,600	—	0.1 per 1K	4.7%	3.7%
10	Four Lakes CDP	90	N/A	—	0.1 per 1K	0.0%	6.4%
11	Monroe North CDP	89	$745,200	—	0.1 per 1K	1.6%	0.0%
12	North Puyallup CDP	89	$251,000	—	0.1 per 1K	2.7%	4.1%
13	Basin City CDP	89	$40,800	—	0.1 per 1K	13.0%	0.0%
14	Home CDP	89	$398,600	—	0.1 per 1K	2.7%	0.0%
15	Summitview CDP	89	$352,300	—	0.1 per 1K	5.6%	1.3%
16	Lakeview CDP	89	$185,200	—	0.1 per 1K	2.7%	11.8%
17	Curlew Lake CDP	89	$256,000	—	0.1 per 1K	7.5%	0.0%
18	Vaughn CDP	88	$416,400	—	0.1 per 1K	4.1%	6.1%
19	Amboy CDP	88	$576,100	—	0.1 per 1K	5.2%	4.2%
20	Gleed CDP	87	$285,200	—	0.1 per 1K	8.4%	5.3%
21	Satsop CDP	87	$354,800	—	0.1 per 1K	7.6%	5.8%
22	Loon Lake CDP	87	$287,000	—	0.1 per 1K	9.8%	4.1%
23	Naselle CDP	87	N/A	—	0.1 per 1K	3.3%	0.0%
24	Otis Orchards-East Farms CDP	86	$328,000	—	0.1 per 1K	3.8%	5.0%
25	Allyn CDP	86	$467,600	—	0.1 per 1K	1.8%	8.6%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Sunday Lake CDP
0.1 per 1K
2
Swede Heaven CDP
0.1 per 1K
3
Crocker CDP
0.1 per 1K
4
Cavalero CDP
0.1 per 1K
5
Ashford CDP
0.1 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Basin City CDP
$40,800
2
Lakeview CDP
$185,200
3
North Puyallup CDP
$251,000
4
Curlew Lake CDP
$256,000
5
Gleed CDP
$285,200

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Monroe North CDP
$165,234
2
Cavalero CDP
$138,693
3
Amboy CDP
$138,021
4
Swede Heaven CDP
$129,196
5
Crocker CDP
$109,091

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Grocery0/100

Dining0/100

Nightlife0/100

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Healthcare0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley?

The top neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley based on the Kurby Score are: Sunday Lake CDP, Swede Heaven CDP, Crocker CDP, Cavalero CDP, Ashford CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley?

The safest neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley is Sunday Lake CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley?

The most affordable neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley is Basin City CDP with a median home value of $40,800. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Sedro-Woolley?

The unemployment rate in Sedro-Woolley, WA is 4.6%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 15.1% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Sedro-Woolley?

The median household income in Sedro-Woolley, WA is $72,281. The national median is $74,580.

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