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Birch Bay, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
11,103
Population
650/sq mi density
$77,120
Median Income
$42,631 per capita
$439,100
Home Value
$534,076 Zillow
$1,201
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
3,284 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,120 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$439,100 home value, $1,201/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$439,100
56% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
3% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,942
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$439,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$534,076
Median Sale Price
$590,280
Median List Price
$565,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.1%
Owner-Occupied
18.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,201/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
93 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
12.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$371
Active Inventory
66
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $439,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,076 |
| Median Sale Price | $590,280 |
| Median List Price | $565,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $371 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,201 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 93 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.1% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 66 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $371 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,942 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 34.3% |