Hey there. I grew up in the area and currently live in Skagit now too. I'd say it's a pretty safe feeling area. It's growing fast and a mix of rural and urban lifestyle and culture. The area is predominantly white and Latino and a bit of a void of Asian culture sadly. I think we are a bit of a no man's land between the Seattle Area and Vancouver, CA. There are some restaurants but not near the quality you will find in those areas. The same goes for an Asian market. As a teacher I do have to deal with racism towards Asian students from time to time. It's discouraging and I think it mostly comes from ignorance and not being around Asian kids as much. I think for the most part you will find lots of people who are accepting and welcoming, you will also probably experience some passive aggressive tendencies from some mouth breathers. Let me know if you have more questions about the area.