Quilcene Public RecordsWashington

Quilcene, in Jefferson County, WA, features a homeownership rate of about 70%, with median home values around $370,000 as of 2024—up 15% year-over-year. Rentals are scarce, with median rents near $1,350 monthly. Housing mainly consists of single-family homes, manufactured houses, and some rural properties. Popular neighborhoods include Coyle and Leland. Property taxes average 0.86% of assessed value, slightly below the national average. The market remains competitive due to limited inventory and natural beauty attracting buyers.

Quilcene, Jefferson County, WA, primarily relies on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 85% of commuters driving alone and a vehicle ownership rate exceeding 94% of households (2022 ACS). Public transit use is minimal, under 1%, due to limited Jefferson Transit connections. The average one-way commute is approximately 30 minutes, often to larger employment centers like Port Townsend or Bremerton. Transportation infrastructure consists mainly of US Highway 101, facilitating regional travel. Bike and pedestrian infrastructure is limited, reflecting the area's rural character and dispersed population.

Quilcene, a community in Jefferson County, WA, is served primarily by Quilcene School District, which includes Quilcene School (grades K-12) with approximately 300 students. The district’s graduation rate is around 82%, and 13% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. According to GreatSchools, the school scores 6/10 for student progress and school safety incidents are minimal. Educational programs include college prep and CTE courses. For alternatives, residents access adult education and vocational courses in nearby Port Townsend.

Quilcene, a small community in Jefferson County, WA (pop. ~600), lacks a local hospital but is served by the Quilcene Clinic (Jefferson Healthcare), offering primary care services. Residents requiring advanced care travel to Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center in Port Townsend (23 miles away). As of 2022, Jefferson County’s uninsured rate was about 6%. The population skews older (median age 56), with common health issues including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Healthcare access is challenged by rural location and limited providers (fewer than 5 primary clinicians locally). Medicaid and Medicare enrollment rates are above the state average.

Quilcene, a small community in Jefferson County, WA, had a 2020 population of approximately 596. The median age is about 55, reflecting a predominantly older population. The gender split is nearly even, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Racially, Quilcene is largely White (86%), with small percentages of Native American (5%), Hispanic or Latino (6%), two or more races (3%), and other groups. This diverse, though primarily White, population gives Quilcene a unique rural character.