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c. 1912
Sumas panorama, Washington, approximately 1912, c. 1912
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About Sumas
City in Washington, United StatesSumas (SOO-mas) is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It had a population of 1,583 as of the 2020 census. Sumas is located adjacent to the Canada–U.S. border and borders the city of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The Sumas–Huntingdon port of entry at the north end of State Route 9 operates 24 hours a day. Sumas shares Nooksack Valley School District with the cities of Nooksack and Everson. It is the northernmost settlement on Washington State Route 9.
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Housing in Sumas
The typical Sumas home is worth about $495,000, up 4.9% in a year, 16% below the Washington typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Sumas
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Sumas's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Sumas
Full picture →Most working residents leave Sumas for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Bellingham (18%), Lynden (16%) and Ferndale (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Sumas
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Washington
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Sumas
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Sumas
Full climate →Sumas has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Sumas
All Sumas schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Sumas’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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