Skagit County, WA is a great place to live, work and play. According to BestPlaces, the county ranks highly in terms of livability and quality of life. The overall ranking for Skagit County is 17 out of 3143 counties in the United States. It has an A+ grade in terms of cost of living, environment and natural beauty as well as a B+ grade for housing affordability. The job market also ranks in the top 10 with an A- grade. For those looking for a safe and enjoyable place to call home, Skagit County is hard to beat when it comes to rankings.
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