Bay View, WA

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
626 Population 241/sq mi density
$98,571 Median Income $53,958 per capita
$743,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$743,000 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,571
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $743,000
164% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.5%
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population626
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,571
Per Capita$53,958
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute20 min

Housing

C
Home Value$743,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation162 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Libraries6

Is Bay View a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Bay View has a population of 626 with a density of 241 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

626
Total Population
241
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bay View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay View is $98,571, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Bay View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,571
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,958
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay View is $743,000, 164% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$743,000
164% 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-Occupied88.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Rate0.87%
In Bay View, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure25.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate66.6%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Bay View has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation162 ft (49 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates48.4870°N, 122.4626°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.5%
1% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density241/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home4.2%

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