Living in Belfair, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belfair · Census data 2020–2024
Belfair has 4,557 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $88,150 (10% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $380,400, the median rent is $1,195/month.
Belfair at a glance
- Population
- 4,557
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $88,150State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $380,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,195/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Belfair a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Belfair
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belfair the median home value is $380,400, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,195 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,854 a month in housing costs.
Belfair median household income
The median household income in Belfair is $88,150 and the income per person is $36,101. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Belfair: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,702
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.81
Belfair demographics
- Population
- 4,557
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 1,622
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belfair ›
Education in Belfair
15% of adults 25 and older in Belfair have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belfair
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Belfair vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfair | 4,557 | $88,150 | $380,400 | $1,195 |
| Allyn | 2,404 | $97,716 | $545,100 | — |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Key Center | 3,544 | $105,781 | $613,200 | $1,705 |
| Burley | 2,443 | $118,047 | $678,100 | $1,976 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
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What is the median household income in Belfair, WA?
The median household income in Belfair is $88,150, 10% 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 Belfair?
The median home value in Belfair is $380,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Belfair?
The median gross rent in Belfair is $1,195 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Belfair, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Belfair?
The median age in Belfair is 33.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Belfair?
The average commute to work in Belfair is 31 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belfair?
The unemployment rate in Belfair is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belfair?
15% of adults in Belfair 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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