Washington
Oak Harbor is a small city in Washington with a population of 24,396. Residents earn $72,041 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Oak Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak Harbor is $72,041, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oak Harbor is $421,700, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Oak Harbor is below the national average at 167 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,718 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Oak Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches, including 5.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 84.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,041 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,461 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $421,700 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $522,440 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $307 |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,629 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,981 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Total Violent | 167.3/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.5/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.6/100K |
| Robbery | 18.1/100K |
| Assault | 122.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,717.7/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 375.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,283.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 58.8/100K |
| Arson | 4.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.9 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2938°N, 122.6282°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,525/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |