At a Glance
Median Income
$68,819
$69,417 per capita
Home Value
$480,400
Zillow: $281,023
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Bay Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bay Center residents earn a median household income of $68,819 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,417. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay Center is $480,400 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,023. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
60.0% of adults in Bay Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 83.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans28.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,819
Per Capita$69,417
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
C+
Home Value$480,400
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$281,023
Housing Units194
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain83.6 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+31.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay Center was built in 1959.
42.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.