Bay View, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
626 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$743,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$862 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,784 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagit County
3
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagit County
7
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 41
Feb 3 3 42
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 3 0 49
May 2 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 61
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 6 1 44
Dec 4 5 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 5%

Schools

Bay View Elementary
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Allen Elementary
4 miles, E 1.4 star
West View Elementary
6 miles, SE 2.8 star

Colleges

Skagit Valley College
8 miles, SE 1.4 star
Western Washington University
17 miles, N 2.8 star
Bellingham Technical College
19 miles, N 2.3 star
Whatcom Community College
21 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Island Hospital
7 miles, NW 4.1 star
Skagit Valley Hospital
8 miles, SE 2.3 star
NH Oak Harbor
14 miles, SW

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
21 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
200 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
219 miles, SE 1 star