What Makes Sedro-Woolley Unique?

City of Sedro-Woolley

The City of Sedro-Woolley is nestled between the scenic Cascade Loop drive to the east and Puget Sounds’ San Juan Islands to the west. The Cascade Loop is over 400 miles long and has applied for National Scenic Byway status, which would affect national and international marketing opportunities. Located on the banks of the beautiful Skagit River in the Skagit Valley, Sedro-Woolley is the gateway to the North Cascades recreation area that attracts 750,000 visitors every year. It is conveniently situated just minutes from Interstate-5 on Highway 20, midway between Vancouver, Canada and Seattle, Washington.

Sedro-Woolly offers a high quality of life with a small-town atmosphere. Year-round destination events are hosted in the city’s charming, historic downtown, the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Grounds and at Riverfront Park; bringing the community together. The city is continuing its evolution from timber to tech, which has brought a younger, more modern feel to the downtown scene. A brand-new library is scheduled to open in Summer 2020.

Sedro-Woolley has much lower housing and land costs compared to surrounding areas. The city is rapidly expanding its affordable housing options with construction of about 300 homes – a mix of condos and single-family units – with 200 more in the planning phases. Many residents enjoy the easy access to beautiful parks, fishing, skiing, the an Juan Islands and over 100 miles of trails. The city’s well-rated school district has built a reputation for strong public-private partnerships that serve the community and local businesses. It’s all happening in Sedro-Woolley; come visit and stay! Skagit Tribe

The 84-acre Upper Skagit Reservation, which sits east of Sedro-Woolley, is home to a tribe with 504 enrolled members; descendants of a tribe that once inhabited 10 villages on the Upper Skagit and Sauk Rivers. The Skagit Tribe opened its popular $28 million Skagit Valley Casino Resort on a 15-acre site off of the Bow Exit on Interstate-5 in 1995. The $11 million, 103 – room hotel and conference center was opened in 2001. 5984 Darrk Lane, Bow www.theskagit.com (360) 854-7090

Murals and Wood Carvings

Tourists come to see the beautiful wood carvings and murals spread through the downtown area of the city, mostly along Metcalf Street. The carvings come from the annual chainsaw carving competition - part of the Loggerodeo™ festivities. Many of the painted murals were inspired by world-famous photographer Darius Kinsey, who had a photo-studio in Sedro-Woolley in the late 1890s. He was known for his emphasis on Western scenery, logging and railroads. Community Demographic and Economic Profile

In terms of population, Sedro-Woolley is one of the fastest growing cities in Skagit County. Between 1990 and 2010, the population of Sedro-Woolley increased from 6,031 to 10,540, a jump of 74.7 percent (U.S. Census Data). Based on the most recent United States census estimates in 2017, the estimated 2020 population is 12,054, making SedroWoolley the 75th largest city in Washington State. The population density is 2787.85 people/mi².

In 2017, the median age of all SedroWoolley residents was 33.7, the median household income was $47,602, and the median home value was $192,800, according to datausa.io. As of spring 2020, Zillow has the city’s median home value at $310,626. This is an increase of 6.6 percent over the past year and Zillow predicts home values will rise another 5.1 percent within the next year. Transportation

Sedro-Woolley is served by the Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington (owned and operated by the Port of Skagit, it offers corporate, business and recreational flying se vices), the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific f eight rail lines, Amtrak passenger rail service and a regional transit system. The city is also a half hour drive to the Bellingham International Airport and a one-and-ahalf-hour drive to the Sea-Tac International Airport. With city growth expected to occur mostly north of SR20, the Jones/ John Liner Trail Road Corridor Projects will provide important east-west corridor relieving traffic congestion on SR20. The projects will also provide pedestrian and non-motorized facilities to enhance connections between neighborhoods.