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Birch Bay, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper Robinson

Life in Birch Bay as a young professional

Random thought, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Birch Bay sits at 40.3 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years....

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Emily

Pros and cons of Birch Bay after 3 years

Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 11,103 people. With a population of 11,103, Birch Bay is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would yo...

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Emily

Birch Bay housing prices -when will it stop?

Been living here since 2012. It's a a small town city with about 11,103 people. Homes are going for about $439,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,201 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know...

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Arianna W.

Things that make Birch Bay unique

Hey folks, With a population of 11,103, Birch Bay is a small town. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,201 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getti...

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Leo S.

Living in Birch Bay -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Birch Bay sits at 40.

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Piper W.

Best kept secrets of Birch Bay, WA

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Homes are going for about $439,100 on average. Median household income is $77,120, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 11,103 people. Crime rate is som...

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Cora Campbell

Housing market in Birch Bay right now

So, Should I be concerned? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Cora Campbell

Anyone regret moving to Birch Bay?

So, Rent is about $1,201/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do?

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