Oak Harbor, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,396 Population 2,525/sq mi density
$72,041 Median Income $35,461 per capita
$421,700 Home Value $531,079 Zillow
$1,629 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
134 Violent Crime/100K 886 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,041 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$421,700 home value, $1,629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Harbor, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,041
4% below
$35,461 per capita
Home Value
$421,700
50% above
Zillow: $531,079
Median Rent
$1,629/mo
40% above
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
65% below
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Oak Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
150%
Rent
140%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Harbor 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

Oak Harbor residents earn a median household income of $72,041 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,461. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Harbor is $421,700 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $531,079. Median rent is $1,629/month, with 32.0% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Oak Harbor reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 886/100K.

Education

27.9% of adults in Oak Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Harbor has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24,396
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,525/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans21.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,041
Per Capita$35,461
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

B
Home Value$421,700
Rent$1,629
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$531,079
Housing Units10,469
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property886/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation176 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Oak Harbor was founded in 1915.
The median home in Oak Harbor was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.