Washington
Bay View is a small town in Washington with a population of 626. Residents earn $98,571 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bay View receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bay View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bay View is $98,571, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Bay View among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bay View is $743,000, making it a premium housing market at 164% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bay View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,571 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,958 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.87% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $743,000 |
| 164% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.87% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 162 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4870°N, 122.4626°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.5% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |