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Living in Sumas, WA
Explore Sumas and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.4 / 10
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Sumas at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,512
Median Household Income$89,375
Median Home Value$441,500
Median Gross Rent$1,585
Median Age31.7
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment2.5%
Work From Home13.1%
Homeownership67.2%
Housing Vacancy12.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Sumas is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Sumas and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Sumas
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$441,500
Median Gross Rent$1,585
Homeownership67.2%
Housing Vacancy12.8%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Sumas, WA
Median Household Income$89,375
Unemployment2.5%
Work From Home13.1%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Sumas and how households are structured
Population1,512
Median Age31.7
Average Household Size2.8
Sumas is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Sumas
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Sumas point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High76.0°F
Average Winter Low32.1°F
Annual Rainfall49.9 in.
Annual Snowfall10.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Sumas
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Sumas is located in Whatcom County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Whatcom County.
County Intelligence
Sumas & Whatcom County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Sumas is located in Whatcom County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Sumas.
Current NarrowTheList data for Sumas shows a population of about 1,512. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Whatcom County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Sumas.
For someone considering a move to Sumas, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.