Washington · Metropolitan Area
North Bend is a small city in Washington with a population of 7,745. Residents earn $180,663 per year, which is 140% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Bend 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, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. North Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Bend is $180,663, which is significantly higher than the national average — 140% above $75,149. This places North Bend among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in North Bend is $933,700, making it a premium housing market at 231% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,943 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in North Bend is below the national average at 189 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,975 per 100,000, 103% above the national average.
North Bend is a highly educated community — 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
North Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches, including 42.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $180,663 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,544 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $161,387 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 82,150 |
| County GDP | $477,154M |
| Restaurants | 6,697 |
| Healthcare | 8,565 |
| Retail | 6,042 |
| Manufacturing | 1,935 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,168 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.09% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
| Census Median | $933,700 |
| 231% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $992,458 |
| Median List Price | $1,099,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,099,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $482 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,943 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,680 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,168 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.09% |
| Obesity | 22.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.6% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,529/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,565 |
| Total Violent | 189.3/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 15.8/100K |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Rape | 15.8/100K |
| Robbery | 78.9/100K |
| Assault | 78.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,974.8/100K |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 520.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,265.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 189.3/100K |
| Arson | 15.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 146 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 99.8 inches |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 471 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4880°N, 121.7688°W |
| County FIPS | 53033 |
Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.6% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,780/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 78 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,565 |
| Restaurants | 6,697 |
| Retail Stores | 6,042 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 146 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |