Port Angeles Urban Area, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
77,593 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,999 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$385,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$602 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$944 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 40
Feb 2 1 41
Mar 3 0 44
Apr 2 0 47
May 2 0 52
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 61
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 5 1 43
Dec 4 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 7%

Schools

Crescent School
7 miles, E 3.7 star
Dry Creek Elementary
16 miles, E 1.9 star
Hamilton Elementary
19 miles, E 4.6 star
Clallam Bay High & Elementary
20 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Peninsula College
22 miles, SE 1.4 star
Olympic College
69 miles, SE 1.4 star
Edmonds Community College
75 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Olympic Medical Center
22 miles, E 5 star
Forks Community Hospital
26 miles, W 3.2 star
Jefferson Healthcare
51 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
78 miles, E 1.4 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
86 miles, SE 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
185 miles, S 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
258 miles, SE 1 star