Living in Baring, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baring · Census data 2020–2024
Baring has 177 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $79,659 (19% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $617,200.
Baring is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baring at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 59.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $79,659State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $617,200State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Baring a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Washington median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baring the median home value is $617,200, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,213 a month in housing costs.
Baring median household income
The median household income in Baring is $79,659 and the income per person is $50,026. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Baring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 63.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.30
63.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Baring has many vacation and second homes.
Baring demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 5.6%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baring ›
Education in Baring
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Baring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baring
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Baring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baring | 177 | $79,659 | $617,200 | — |
| May Creek | 791 | $78,458 | $346,400 | — |
| Gold Bar | 2,390 | $100,729 | $455,400 | $1,843 |
| Startup | 555 | $66,525 | $359,600 | — |
| Sultan | 6,116 | $94,730 | $526,100 | $1,729 |
| North Sultan | 355 | $125,625 | $796,500 | — |
| Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 1,549 | $201,845 | $847,500 | — |
| Woods Creek | 6,943 | $156,950 | $822,800 | $2,603 |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
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What is the median household income in Baring, WA?
The median household income in Baring is $79,659, 19% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Baring?
The median home value in Baring is $617,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Baring, WA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Washington median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Baring?
The median age in Baring is 59.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Baring?
The average commute to work in Baring is 45 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baring?
The unemployment rate in Baring is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baring?
12.6% of adults in Baring 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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