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Bay View

Washington · 696 residents · 2.597 sq mi
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Bay View is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,221. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 362 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $366,700. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 200%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
696
+108%since 2000
from 334 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
+108%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.7
+8%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2854325807288752000201020202024Bay View
2024572
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,221
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,199
+206%since 2000
from $14,782 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,700
+200%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+52%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(661)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(18)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(57)
Diversity Score
8
+21%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay View, Washington?

Bay View, Washington has about 696 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay View, Washington?

The typical household in Bay View, Washington earns about $68,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay View, Washington expensive?

In Bay View, Washington, the median home is worth about $366,700.

How educated are people in Bay View, Washington?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bay View, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay View, Washington?

About 3.2% of people in Bay View, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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