Market insights · Washington
Skagit County, WA: growth, migration and housing
Skagit County has 132,975 residents, up 2.4% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 3,736 households moved in and 3,486 moved out (+250 net), bringing in a net $52.9M of income. Median household income is $89,263, the median home $545,100 and median rent $1,536 a month.
In Washington: 33rd of 39 counties for 5-year population growth · 21st of 39 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 10th of 39 counties for median household income · 7th of 39 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Skagit County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 706 | $55.9M |
| Whatcom County, WA | 498 | $36.1M |
| King County, WA | 457 | $57.5M |
| Island County, WA | 242 | $15.2M |
| Pierce County, WA | 66 | $4.1M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 57 | $4.5M |
| Spokane County, WA | 52 | $4.6M |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 41 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Skagit County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 607 | $40.9M |
| Whatcom County, WA | 450 | $27.3M |
| King County, WA | 276 | $23.9M |
| Island County, WA | 208 | $14.8M |
| Pierce County, WA | 72 | $4.5M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 65 | $6.2M |
| Spokane County, WA | 47 | $3.0M |
| San Diego County, CA | 44 | $4.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.