Question 1

Is 98284 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98284 in Sedro-Woolley has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Sedro-Woolley city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98284 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98284?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98284 has a school score of 65/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 98284 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Sedro-Woolley district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 98284 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98284?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 98284 is approximately $533K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 98284 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98284 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98284 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98284 has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100, placing it in the moderate range for Sedro-Woolley. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 61/100, 98284 scores similarly to the middle tier of Sedro-Woolley neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Samish Elementary School	KG–06	166	52%	52%
Mary Purcell Elementary School	KG–06	465	51%	61%
Central Elementary School	KG–06	476	49%	46%
Cascade Middle School	07–08	670	47%	60%
Evergreen Elementary School	KG–06	511	47%	49%
Sedro Woolley Senior High School	09–12	1,280	32%	60%

— ZIP 98284

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