Cost of Living in Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA

Population 3,695 · Washington · Data vintage 2023

106

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Port Hadlock-Irondale is a smaller Washington community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $73,558 and housing costs ($343,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Port Hadlock-Irondale is about 30 miles west of Everett, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Everett's $532,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112

Rent 96

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Port Hadlock-Irondale

The median home value in Port Hadlock-Irondale is $342,800 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,263/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,558/year is 1% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.1°F and lows of 45.1°F, with about 5.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Port Hadlock-Irondale has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

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Port Hadlock-Irondale has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$342,800

12% above avg

Median Rent

$1,263/mo

4% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

22.6x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

1.0%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$963

1 BR

$1,018

2 BR

$1,317

3 BR

$1,845

4 BR

$2,071

Owner-occupied 70.4%

Renter-occupied 29.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,263

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,877/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

21.0 min

22% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

9.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

74.4%

Carpooled

13.6%

Public transit

1.2%

Walked

0.9%

Work from home

9.8%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None

Total Sales Tax 9.2%

State rate 6.5%

Avg local rate 2.7%

Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$73,558

1% below avg

Per Capita Income

$35,285

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

34% above avg

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Labor Force Participation

62.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.1%

Graduate degree 7.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.3

Male median age 42.1

Female median age 50.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.1°F

Avg Low

45.1°F

Annual Precip

19.9"

Annual Snowfall

5.4"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	51	55	58	62	66	69	70	67	60	54	49
Low °F	38	37	40	43	48	52	54	54	50	46	41	38
Precip"	2.43	1.63	1.68	1.69	1.69	1.12	0.63	0.85	1.08	2.04	3.13	1.95
Snow"	1.1	1.0	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	2.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 21 — Good

96%

Good air days/yr

Max AQI recorded

350

PM2.5 days

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA?

Port Hadlock-Irondale has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA?

The median gross rent in Port Hadlock-Irondale is $1,263 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port Hadlock-Irondale?

The median home value in Port Hadlock-Irondale is $342,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Port Hadlock-Irondale?

The median household income in Port Hadlock-Irondale is $73,558 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Port Hadlock-Irondale is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.

Is Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA affordable?

Port Hadlock-Irondale is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Port Hadlock-Irondale?

Port Hadlock-Irondale has average high temperatures of 59.1°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 19.9". Average annual snowfall is 5.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Port Hadlock-Irondale at a Glance

Population: 3,695
Median Income: $73,558
Home Value: $342,800
Median Rent: $1,263/mo
Unemployment: 6.5%
Avg High Temp: 59.1°F
Sales Tax: 9.2%

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