Skagit County, WA at a glance
Median household income
$89,263$7,439 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Skagit County, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Skagit County, WA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | 15.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,311 | $15,732 | $52,440 | 17.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,720 | $20,640 | $68,800 | 23.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,392 | $28,704 | $95,680 | 32.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,599 | $31,188 | $103,960 | 34.9% |
What a typical income covers in Skagit County, WA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $89,263 a year ($7,439 a month before tax).
What $89,263 leaves after Washington taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Washington tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Skagit County, WA: common questions
What is the median household income in Skagit County, WA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Skagit County, WA is $89,263 per year (approximately $7,439 per month).
What is the average rent in Skagit County, WA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,186 for a studio, $1,311 for one bedroom, $1,720 for two, $2,392 for three and $2,599 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Skagit County, WA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.4% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 102.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Skagit County, WA?
To keep a $1,720 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $68,800 a year, or $5,733 a month. That is 77% of what the typical household in Skagit County, WA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Skagit County, WA?
On the local median income of $89,263 ($7,439 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,719 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,232 for everything else and $1,488 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,720 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Skagit County, WA?
Homes in Washington paid 14.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $134. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.