Bay Center, WA

Washington

Bay Center is a small town in Washington with a population of 218. Residents earn $68,819 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
218 Population 232/sq mi density
$68,819 Median Income $69,417 per capita
$480,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,819 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$480,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,819
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $480,400
70% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.0%
78% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
82% lower than US avg

How Bay Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population218
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans28.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,819
Per Capita$69,417
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,033M
Commute40 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$480,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain83.7 in/yr
Elevation46 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute40 min
Broadband99.0%
Libraries5

Is Bay Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay Center receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Bay Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bay Center is $68,819, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay Center is $480,400, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Bay Center is a highly educated community — 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bay Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Bay Center has a population of 218 with a density of 232 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

218
Total Population
232
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.4%
Female 60.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bay Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay Center is $68,819, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Bay Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,819
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$69,417
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$66,782

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)691
County GDP$1,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare38
Retail78
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.9 min
Drive Alone37.1%
Public Transit5.6%
Work from Home42.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay Center is $480,400, 70% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$480,400
70% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,187
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Bay Center, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.7% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bay Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.9%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access55.0%
Healthcare Facilities38

Crime Rates: Bay Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Bay Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 83.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall83.7 inches
120% above US avg
Snowfall1.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates46.6208°N, 123.9532°W
County FIPS53049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.3-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.4%
D 48.1%

Winner: Republican by 1.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.0%
78% above US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.36
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density232/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities38
Restaurants102
Retail Stores78

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.9 min
Drive Alone37.1%
Public Transit5.6%
Work from Home42.7%

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