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Cost of living in Birch Bay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Birch Bay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Birch Bay is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Birch Bay is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Birch Bay is $507,979.
The median income in Birch Bay is $86,854.
Birch Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Birch Bay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Birch Bay | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 141 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 118 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Birch Bay, WA Weather
The average high in Birch Bay is 57.6° and the average low is 42.8°.
There are 90.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.3 inches of precipitation each year with 8.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Birch Bay |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 90.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Birch Bay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Birch Bay
The current population in Birch Bay is 10,837. The population has increased 37.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,837 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 11,103 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,142 | 10.7% |
| 2021 | 10,062 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 9,917 | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 9,323 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 9,037 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 8,642 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 8,107 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 8,404 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,475 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 8,054 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,102 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,078 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 7,881 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Birch Bay
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Birch Bay is:
77.4% White with 8,388 White residents.
2.2% African American with 240 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 111 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 228 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 19 Other residents.
9.0% Two Or More with 974 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 877 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Birch Bay | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.4% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.0% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Birch Bay
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Birch Bay is 47.3% female with 5,130 female residents.
Birch Bay is 52.7% male with 5,707 male residents.
| Gender | Birch Bay | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Birch Bay for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Birch Bay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Birch Bay | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Birch Bay, Washington
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2.9% of households in Birch Bay earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Birch Bay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Birch Bay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Birch Bay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.8% of households in Birch Bay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Birch Bay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Birch Bay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in Birch Bay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Birch Bay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.4% of households in Birch Bay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Birch Bay | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
