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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,819 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,417 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,782 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 691 |
| County GDP | $1,033M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 37.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.6% |
| Work from Home | 42.7% |
| Census Median | $480,400 |
| 70% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,187 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 83.7 inches |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6208°N, 123.9532°W |
| County FIPS | 53049 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.0% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 39.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 37.1% |
| Public Transit | 5.6% |
| Work from Home | 42.7% |