Port Angeles, WA Economy


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Port Angeles, WA is a picturesque city located on a peninsula in the Puget Sound. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with breathtaking views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, and access to water activities such as fishing, kayaking, and sailing. The average 2 bedroom rent in Port Angeles is $1,180, which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. In addition to being affordable, groceries are also reasonably priced with a grocery cost index of 100 compared to 100 in the US. Local companies that provide services for residents of Port Angeles include Peninsula Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc., Olympic Landscape Services LLC., PenAir Federal Credit Union and Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. All of these businesses provide quality services and products that help make life in Port Angeles comfortable and enjoyable

Port Angeles has an unemployment rate of 7.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Port Angeles has seen the job market increase by 0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Port Angeles
- The Sales Tax Rate for Port Angeles is 8.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Port Angeles is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Port Angeles
- The average income of a Port Angeles resident is $24,203 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Port Angeles resident is $53,690 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPort Angeles, WashingtonUnited States
  7.46
  -2.1%-6.2%
  31.9%33.5%
  8.7%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $30,048$37,638
  $53,690$69,021
  $65,994$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  4.4%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  13.2%11.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  3.8%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  3.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.5%4.2%
  8.9%9.3%
  16.1%14.0%
  3.1%2.1%
  9.6%7.0%
  6.2%4.8%
  7.1%4.7%
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I totally disagree with many of the reviews I’ve read about Port Angeles. I’ve lived here for 18 months now and I absolutely love this town. The weather is awesome, the  More

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PERSPECTIVE: I’m writing as a visitor and ZNOT as an established resident. So, that is my bias. I’ve visited PA five times in the past three years; staying with friends  More

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The only positive thing to say about this town is the nature: the Olympic national park, lake crescent, and others around it are absolutely beautiful!!! But that's more  More

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