Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley, WA

25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

Population: 12,4702026 Data

Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley, WA — Key Takeaways

Sedro-Woolley has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Basin City CDP with a median home value of $40,800. The strongest job market is in Central Park CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.7%.

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 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

Ashford CDP

100/100

Up-and-Coming Score

Unemp: 0.0%

Naselle CDP

100/100

Up-and-Coming Score

Unemp: 0.0%

Basin City CDP

95/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$40,800

Unemp: 0.0%

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
#	Neighborhood	Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Unemployment	Crime Rate	Rent
	Ashford CDP	100	N/A	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
	Naselle CDP	100	N/A	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	$1,131
	Basin City CDP	95	$40,800	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
4	Four Lakes CDP	75	N/A	—	6.4%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
5	Curlew Lake CDP	67	$256,000	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
6	Central Park CDP	60	$302,000	—	0.7%	0.1 per 1K	$1,066
7	North Puyallup CDP	59	$251,000	—	4.1%	0.1 per 1K	$1,196
8	Loon Lake CDP	55	$287,000	—	4.1%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
9	Sunday Lake CDP	54	$635,300	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
10	Cavalero CDP	54	$553,400	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
11	Grapeview CDP	54	$448,500	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
12	Monroe North CDP	54	$745,200	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
13	Home CDP	54	$398,600	—	0.0%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
14	Summitview CDP	52	$352,300	—	1.3%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
15	Lakeview CDP	52	$185,200	—	11.8%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
16	Gleed CDP	52	$285,200	—	5.3%	0.1 per 1K	$1,066
17	Swede Heaven CDP	50	$403,200	—	1.6%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
18	Crocker CDP	49	$383,700	—	2.2%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
19	Otis Orchards-East Farms CDP	48	$328,000	—	5.0%	0.1 per 1K	$1,348
20	Suncrest CDP	46	$395,600	—	3.7%	0.1 per 1K	$664
21	Amboy CDP	45	$576,100	—	4.2%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
22	Satsop CDP	43	$354,800	—	5.8%	0.1 per 1K	$832
23	Vaughn CDP	41	$416,400	—	6.1%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
24	Garrett CDP	39	$370,700	—	7.3%	0.1 per 1K	N/A
25	Allyn CDP	36	$467,600	—	8.6%	0.1 per 1K	N/A

Rankings by Category

Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley for each growth-potential metric.

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Basin City CDP
$40,800
2
Lakeview CDP
$185,200
3
North Puyallup CDP
$251,000
4
Curlew Lake CDP
$256,000
5
Gleed CDP
$285,200

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Ashford CDP
0.1 per 1K
2
Naselle CDP
0.1 per 1K
3
Basin City CDP
0.1 per 1K
4
Four Lakes CDP
0.1 per 1K
5
Curlew Lake CDP
0.1 per 1K

Lowest Rent

Lowest median rent

1
Suncrest CDP
$664
2
Satsop CDP
$832
3
Central Park CDP
$1,066
4
Gleed CDP
$1,066
5
Naselle CDP
$1,131

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Monroe North CDP
$165,234
2
Cavalero CDP
$138,693
3
Amboy CDP
$138,021
4
Swede Heaven CDP
$129,196
5
Crocker CDP
$109,091

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley

Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

Affordability vs City Average: 30% weight
Walkability & Transit: 25% weight
Job Market (Unemployment): 20% weight
Safety: 15% weight
Environment (Air Quality): 10% weight

Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley?

The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley are: Ashford CDP, Naselle CDP, Basin City CDP, Four Lakes CDP, Curlew Lake CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.

Which neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley are still affordable but improving?

The most affordable up-and-coming neighborhood in Sedro-Woolley is Basin City CDP with a median home value of $40,800. The national median is $281,900.

Is Sedro-Woolley a good place to buy property for appreciation?

Sedro-Woolley has a median home value of $361,400. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.

Which up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley have the lowest unemployment?

Central Park CDP has the lowest unemployment rate among up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sedro-Woolley at 0.7%. The national average is 3.7%.

What is the median household income in Sedro-Woolley?

The median household income in Sedro-Woolley, WA is $72,281. The national median is $74,580.

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