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Skokomish, WA

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Population
560
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
29 ft
Median Home Value
$180,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,958
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Skokomish

Skokomish sits along the southern bend of Hood Canal in Mason County, where the Skokomish River empties into a broad saltwater delta. Home to around six hundred residents, it is a quiet, rural pocket of western Washington framed by evergreen hills and Olympic mountain views. The community is the historic and cultural home of the Skokomish Indian Tribe, with daily life closely tied to the surrounding waterways and natural landscape.

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Waterfront living and outdoor recreation shape the rhythm here, from salmon fishing and crabbing to exploring the nearby Olympic National Forest. Tribally run enterprises, including the Lucky Dog Casino, provide local jobs and activity, while Highway 101 connects residents south to Shelton for full grocery runs, medical clinics, and school services. It offers a peaceful, scenic environment for those looking to trade city density for saltwater tides and a tight-knit Pacific Northwest community.

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