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Oak Harbor, WA — ZIP 98278

Population: 1,932 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
28.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Avg hospital rating
3.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
6 min

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,482
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
250

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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