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Bay Center, WA

Bay Center, WA.

Population: 273 (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 Moderate
Top hazards
tsunami, coastalFlooding, earthquake

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
97.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
16
Days with Good air quality
329

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (30 mi)
Nearest airport
Willapa Harbor Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowerman Airport (HQM) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.2 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Median annual property tax
$2,978
Households with broadband internet
40.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,738
Average weekly wage
$761
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
92

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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