Sequim, Washington
Where Larson Home Center Calls Home.
Sequim Population
Population in 2014: 6,737 (97% urban, 3% rural). Population change since 2000: +55.4% Males: 2,986 (44.3%) Females: 3,751 (55.7%) Median resident age: 58.6 years Washington median age: 37.4 years
Sequim Area Outdoor Activities
Sequim offers a wide variety of recreational activities! From Hiking in the Majestic Olympic Mountains, Walking along the seven mile long Dungeness Spit and Wildlife Refuge, Boating in Sequim Bay from the John Wayne Marina, Golfing in one of Sequim’s three Beautiful Golf Courses, Various Year Round Youth Sports Leagues, Camping at Several Camp Grounds, Whale Watching (May through September), Bird Watching with the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, a Leisurely Bike Ride around the Dungeness Scenic Tour or the fifteen mile trip along the Olympic Discovery Trail. Choose a direction! Traveling for approximately 2 hours creates a radius offering Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Bellingham, or Victoria, B.C. (Ferry ride included).
Sequim Climate
Sequim is located in the midst of the Olympic Rain Shadow, a weather phenomenon called the “Blue Hole”. Storms may swirl around the Olympic Mountains which act to squeeze moisture out of the storm like a sponge before the rain drops into our farming basin. A good reason to be called “Sunny Sequim” is that our annual rainfall is comparable to that of Monterey, CA, with an Average Annual Precipitation of ONLY 15”!!! In neighboring Port Angeles, it adds up to almost 25 inches and on the west end of the Peninsula, storms can drop more than 150 inches a year supporting one of the 4 global rain forests on earth. Although further north than Maine, average winter temperatures range between freezing and 50 degrees. In August the average temperature is 72 degrees.
Retirement Centers
There are a number of retirement centers in Sequim offering complete care, assisted living, independent living or basic active retirement living. These coupled with good medical facilities, security, and a variety of styles & floor plans along with the natural beauty of the area makes this area a top choice for retirement. Various centers include: Fifth Avenue Retirement Center, Prairie Springs, Sherwood Assisted Living, The Lodge at Sherwood Village & Suncrest Village Retirement Community. Of course, there are also condos, townhouses, standard homes, manufactured homes, etc. Sunland Golf & Country Club, etc. The Shipley Senior Center boasts a membership of over 1800 and is open 360 days a year.
Transportation
Clallam County supports The Bus system which serves the entire area including to the Bainbridge Island ferry as well as Seattle International Airport. There is a connection to points in Jefferson County and Port Townsend. Taxi services are also available. The Sequim Valley Airport offers scenic flights, charter services, general and commercial aviation and Hot Air Balloon Rides!
Taxes & Utilities
No State Income Tax. Local Sales Tax is 8.7% within city limits, 8.4% in Clallam County. Property taxes in Clallam County are relatively low compared to other areas of Washington. Additional information for Clallam County can be found at ww.clallam.net. Water charges vary with location. Water is supplied from community systems to wells, both private and public. Some areas are served by sewer systems and others use on site septic systems. (Consult the appropriate servicing office for current information)
Financial Services
Several Banks and Mortgage Companies Including: Washington Mutual, Sound Community Bank, First Federal Savings & Loan, Washington Federal Savings, Calber Home Loans, Evergreen Home Loans, and Umpqua Bank.
Communications Media
Sequim Gazette (weekly) [P.O. Box 1750 – Sequim, WA 98382]
Peninsula Daily News (daily) [P.O. Box 1330 – Port Angeles, WA 98362]
WAVE Broadband [725 E. First St, Port Angeles, WA 98362]
Olypen (Internet Provider) [402 E. 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362] Radio Stations: KSQM & KONP.
Builders
If purchasing vacant land with interests in building your own home, ask us for a list of reputable builders.
Sequim Lodging
There are so many great places to stay when visiting Sequim. These included hotels, motels and a wonderful array of bed and breakfasts. Check out lodging on the Sequim Visitors website or go to Tripadvisor and read reviews.
Sequim Links
City Information
County Information
Transportation
- Clallam County Transit
- M.V. Coho Ferry
- Port of Port Angeles
- Sequim Valley Airport
- Rocket Transportation
Schools
Weather
News Sources
Banks and Mortgage Companies
- First Federal S&L
- Sound Community Bank
- Washington Federal S&L
- Calber Home Loans
- Evergreen Home Loans
- Umpqua Bank
Retirement Centers
Sequim Recreation
- The Cedarbrook Herb Farm
- The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course
- Jardin du Soleil
- Purple Haze Lavender Farm
- 7 Cedars Casino
- Sunland Golf Course
The above links are only a few of the many businesses and services available in Sequim. For additional listings, see the Sequim Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory.
