Relocating to Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula has become a very attractive idea for many vacationers who spent a vacation in Sequim this summer 2015 for different reasons:
Why moving to Sequim?
Baby boomers are looking for the perfect place to retire...
Sequim offers the most moderate weather: mild winters & moderate summers
No EXTREMES!
Tired of living in a big city?
Sequim located between the Olympic Mountains and the Straits of Juan de Fuca
offers country living with the amenities of big town box stores like Costco,
Walmart, Home Depot, Pennies and more.
Housing
There is a wide range of homes, condos, manufactured homes available at a
reasonable price compared to the rest of the nation.
Taxes
There is no income tax! But sales tax of a bit over 8% on all non-food purchases
can add up easily. Property tax is a little over 1% of assessed value.
Utilities
The City of Sequim provides water, sewer, electricity by PUD and trash pickup
within city limits. Be aware that private wells and septic systems in rural areas
in the Dungeness Valley can be a costly expense for construction and maintenance.
Employment
Sequim is foremost a retirement town with needs for tourism, recreation and health
care. There is plenty of work to do for handy men, gardeners, yard & house
work or nurses and nurses aids for home care or in rehab or assisted living
facilities. Experienced realtor companies always look for independent co- workers www.clallam.org
Education
Sequim High School offers quality education till 12th grade. Peninsula College
offers adult classes in Sequim and Port Angeles.
Churches
The over 20 churches in Sequim represent most of the major denominations.
The Sequim churches are a center for many social events around the year.
Fitness Clubs & Golf Clubs
Sequim senior citizens love an active life-style socializing with retired friends at SARC, Sequim Gym or Any Time Fitness . Sequim residents may play golf in
Sunland on the weekends or at any time at the 7- cedars resort golf course. See
We love to answer your personal questions about 'Moving to Sequim' right here on the Sequim Town Blog when we feel our answer will be helpful for the big Move!
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