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 North Yelm CDP with a Kurby Score of 77/100. Sedro-Woolley has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Desert Aire 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 North Yelm CDP with a median home value of $282,800.

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

Desert Aire CDP

75/100

Kurby Score

$410,100

Walk: 0

Crime: 0.1

Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP

76/100

Kurby Score

$309,500

Walk: 0

Crime: 0.1

Terrace Heights CDP

71/100

Kurby Score

$310,200

Walk: 0

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
	Desert Aire CDP	75	$410,100	0/100	0.1 per 1K	3.1%	0.0%
	Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP	76	$309,500	0/100	0.1 per 1K	8.9%	3.9%
	Terrace Heights CDP	71	$310,200	0/100	0.1 per 1K	6.4%	1.5%
4	Martha Lake CDP	68	$675,100	0/100	0.1 per 1K	9.6%	4.4%
5	Bothell West CDP	71	$670,900	0/100	0.1 per 1K	3.3%	3.2%
6	Bryn Mawr-Skyway CDP	64	$590,100	0/100	0.1 per 1K	10.6%	7.6%
7	Minnehaha CDP	69	$395,100	0/100	0.1 per 1K	5.5%	7.8%
8	Alderwood Manor CDP	69	$622,900	0/100	0.1 per 1K	4.4%	4.8%
9	Salmon Creek CDP	69	$457,600	0/100	0.1 per 1K	8.1%	2.9%
10	Woods Creek CDP	69	$648,700	0/100	0.1 per 1K	9.3%	5.4%
11	Silverdale CDP	69	$458,800	0/100	0.1 per 1K	6.9%	5.1%
12	Lake Stickney CDP	64	$593,100	0/100	0.1 per 1K	13.0%	5.5%
13	Mead CDP	71	$346,200	0/100	0.1 per 1K	7.8%	9.0%
14	Hobart CDP	70	$826,300	0/100	0.1 per 1K	4.8%	3.4%
15	South Hill CDP	70	$442,400	0/100	0.1 per 1K	6.3%	4.6%
16	North Yelm CDP	77	$282,800	0/100	0.1 per 1K	3.7%	2.2%
17	Felida CDP	70	$603,500	0/100	0.1 per 1K	2.2%	5.3%
18	Lake Morton-Berrydale CDP	70	$603,800	0/100	0.1 per 1K	5.1%	3.0%
19	Frederickson CDP	70	$418,200	0/100	0.1 per 1K	4.7%	5.3%
20	Bothell East CDP	69	$932,600	0/100	0.1 per 1K	2.6%	3.7%
21	Clover Creek CDP	68	$400,600	0/100	0.1 per 1K	8.2%	7.1%
22	North Lynnwood CDP	68	$514,900	0/100	0.1 per 1K	8.3%	3.6%
23	Hazel Dell CDP	66	$391,600	0/100	0.1 per 1K	9.9%	7.7%
24	Parkwood CDP	70	$383,100	0/100	0.1 per 1K	7.8%	1.3%
25	Lake Shore CDP	74	$473,000	0/100	0.1 per 1K	1.6%	3.8%

Rankings by Category

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

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Desert Aire CDP
0.1 per 1K
2
Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP
0.1 per 1K
3
Terrace Heights CDP
0.1 per 1K
4
Martha Lake CDP
0.1 per 1K
5
Bothell West CDP
0.1 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
North Yelm CDP
$282,800
2
Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP
$309,500
3
Terrace Heights CDP
$310,200
4
Mead CDP
$346,200
5
Parkwood CDP
$383,100

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Bothell East CDP
$161,628
2
Felida CDP
$148,625
3
Bothell West CDP
$143,551
4
Hobart CDP
$143,125
5
Martha Lake CDP
$132,844

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the greenest neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley?

The greenest neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley by air quality are: Desert Aire CDP, Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP, Terrace Heights CDP, Martha Lake CDP, Bothell West CDP. Rankings are based on EPA Air Quality Index data.

Which neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley has the best air quality?

Desert Aire CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 38. The national average AQI is 42. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.

What is the air quality like in Sedro-Woolley?

Sedro-Woolley has an average AQI of 38. The national average is 42. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" by the EPA.

How are green neighborhoods ranked?

Neighborhoods are ranked primarily by EPA Air Quality Index (lower is better). We also consider walkability, safety, and affordability. A dedicated greenery/tree canopy score will be added when data becomes available.

Which green neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley has the lowest poverty rate?

Lake Shore CDP has the lowest poverty rate at 1.6% (national average: 12.4%).

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