Living in Bangor Base, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bangor Base · Census data 2020–2024
Bangor Base has 6,112 residents with a median age of 22. The median household income is $79,918 (19% lower than the Washington median), the median rent is $2,353/month.
Bangor Base at a glance
- Population
- 6,112
- Median age
- 22State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $79,918State: $98,141
- Median rent
- $2,353/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 1.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Bangor Base a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bangor Base
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bangor Base the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,353 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bangor Base median household income
The median household income in Bangor Base is $79,918 and the income per person is $29,987. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Bangor Base: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,262
- Owner-occupied
- 1.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 98.7%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.39
Bangor Base demographics
- Population
- 6,112
- Median age
- 22
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 0.1%
- Households
- 1,172
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bangor Base ›
Education in Bangor Base
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Bangor Base have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bangor Base
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 40.6%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 36.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Bangor Base vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Base | 6,112 | $79,918 | — | $2,353 |
| Poulsbo | 12,165 | $116,250 | $620,100 | $1,886 |
| Silverdale | 20,685 | $105,483 | $555,300 | $2,143 |
| Suquamish | 4,084 | $86,224 | $456,100 | $1,460 |
| Lofall | 1,800 | $113,750 | $528,300 | $2,012 |
| Chico | 3,336 | $140,500 | $672,600 | $1,610 |
| Seabeck | 787 | $106,667 | $657,400 | $2,674 |
| Tracyton | 6,137 | $103,935 | $470,200 | $1,858 |
| Erlands Point | 854 | $114,044 | $564,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bangor Base, WA?
The median household income in Bangor Base is $79,918, 19% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Bangor Base?
The median gross rent in Bangor Base is $2,353 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Bangor Base, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Bangor Base?
The median age in Bangor Base is 22 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Bangor Base?
The average commute to work in Bangor Base is 14 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bangor Base?
The unemployment rate in Bangor Base is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bangor Base?
25.8% of adults in Bangor Base have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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