At a Glance
Median Income
$56,974
$25,505 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $333,872
Median Rent
$332/mo
16.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
483/100K
2,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
166 sunny days/yr
How Neah Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neah Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neah Bay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Neah Bay residents earn a median household income of $56,974 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,505. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,286 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neah Bay is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,872. Median rent is $332/month, with 16.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Neah Bay reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,093/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Neah Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neah Bay has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,056
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,974
Per Capita$25,505
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$332
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$333,872
Housing Units388
Rent Burden16.2%
Crime
F
Violent483/100K
Property2,093/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,715/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain101.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation172 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute10 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Neah Bay was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is William R Fairchild International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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