Living in Neah Bay, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neah Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Neah Bay has 955 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $44,276 (55% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $151,200, the median rent is $333/month.
Neah Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Neah Bay at a glance
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $44,276State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $151,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $333/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Neah Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Neah Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neah Bay the median home value is $151,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $333 per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $569 a month in housing costs.
Neah Bay median household income
The median household income in Neah Bay is $44,276 and the income per person is $24,872. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Neah Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 345
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.12
Neah Bay demographics
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 301
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neah Bay ›
Education in Neah Bay
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Neah Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neah Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Neah Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neah Bay | 955 | $44,276 | $151,200 | $333 |
| Clallam Bay | 602 | $48,260 | $233,000 | $852 |
| Forks | 3,400 | $60,481 | $227,200 | $921 |
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What is the median household income in Neah Bay, WA?
The median household income in Neah Bay is $44,276, 55% 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 Neah Bay?
The median home value in Neah Bay is $151,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Neah Bay?
The median gross rent in Neah Bay is $333 per month, about 16.1% of household income.
Is Neah Bay, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Neah Bay?
The median age in Neah Bay is 33.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Neah Bay?
The average commute to work in Neah Bay is 18 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neah Bay?
The unemployment rate in Neah Bay is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neah Bay?
15.7% of adults in Neah 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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