North Bend, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,745 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$180,663 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$933,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$949 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,726 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 41
Feb 5 2 42
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 4 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 9 2 44
Dec 7 3 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 8%

Schools

Edwin R Opstad Elementary
<1 miles, S 4.1 star
North Bend Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Two Rivers School
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Bellevue College
19 miles, NW 2.3 star
Renton Technical College
19 miles, NW 1.9 star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
21 miles, W 1.4 star
University of Phoenix-Washington
22 miles, W 2.3 star

Hospitals

Swedish Issaquah
12 miles, NW 5 star
Valley Medical Center
21 miles, W 5 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
97 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
137 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
151 miles, SE 1 star