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North Bend, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · King County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,745 Population 1,780/sq mi density
$180,663 Median Income $81,989 per capita
$933,700 Home Value $992,458 Zillow
$1,943 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 2,721 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$180,663 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$933,700 home value, $1,943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Bend, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$180,663
140% above
$81,989 per capita
Home Value
$933,700
231% above
Zillow: $992,458
Median Rent
$1,943/mo
67% above
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
82% below
2,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.6%
77% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
29% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
226 sunny days/yr

How North Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
240%
Home Value
331%
Rent
167%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
177%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Bend a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Bend residents earn a median household income of $180,663 , which is 140% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,989. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Bend is $933,700 , 231% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $992,458. Median rent is $1,943/month, with 31.9% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

North Bend reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,721/100K. The murder rate is 13.7/100K.

Education

59.6% of adults in North Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Bend has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population7,745
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$180,663
Per Capita$81,989
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544

Housing

B+
Home Value$933,700
Rent$1,943
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$992,458
Housing Units2,850
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property2,721/100K
Murder13.7/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary164/100K

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,529/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain99.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation471 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries78

Did You Know?

North Bend was founded in 1889.
The median home in North Bend was built in 1992.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.