Living in Clallam Bay, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clallam Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Clallam Bay has 602 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $48,260 (51% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $233,000, the median rent is $852/month.
Clallam Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clallam Bay at a glance
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 34.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $48,260State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $233,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $852/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Clallam Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clallam Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clallam Bay the median home value is $233,000, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Clallam Bay median household income
The median household income in Clallam Bay is $48,260 and the income per person is $27,828. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Clallam Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 311
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.22
Clallam Bay demographics
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 271
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clallam Bay ›
Education in Clallam Bay
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Clallam Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clallam Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.8%
Clallam Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clallam Bay | 602 | $48,260 | $233,000 | $852 |
| Neah Bay | 955 | $44,276 | $151,200 | $333 |
| Forks | 3,400 | $60,481 | $227,200 | $921 |
| Port Angeles | 20,118 | $62,606 | $370,200 | $1,170 |
| Port Angeles East | 3,137 | $68,241 | $347,600 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Clallam Bay, WA?
The median household income in Clallam Bay is $48,260, 51% 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 Clallam Bay?
The median home value in Clallam Bay is $233,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Clallam Bay?
The median gross rent in Clallam Bay is $852 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Clallam Bay, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Clallam Bay?
The median age in Clallam Bay is 34.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Clallam Bay?
The average commute to work in Clallam Bay is 18 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clallam Bay?
The unemployment rate in Clallam Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clallam Bay?
12.5% of adults in Clallam Bay 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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