Living in North Bend, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bend · Census data 2020–2024
North Bend has 7,953 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $175,109 (78% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,048,600, the median rent is $2,091/month.
North Bend at a glance
- Population
- 7,953
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $175,109State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,048,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,091/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bend the median home value is $1,048,600, 215% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,091 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
North Bend median household income
The median household income in North Bend is $175,109 and the income per person is $81,627. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in North Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,071
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.70
North Bend demographics
- Population
- 7,953
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 2,924
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bend ›
Education in North Bend
63.3% of adults 25 and older in North Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 57%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
North Bend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend | 7,953 | $175,109 | $1,048,600 | $2,091 |
| Riverbend | 1,748 | $148,269 | $811,100 | $2,767 |
| Wilderness Rim | 1,560 | $149,870 | $681,300 | — |
| Riverpoint | 831 | $175,577 | $1,121,000 | — |
| Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $214,107 | $977,200 | $2,938 |
| Fall City | 1,618 | $177,019 | $1,010,300 | $2,688 |
| Mirrormont | 4,019 | $181,842 | $973,900 | $2,083 |
| Hobart | 6,552 | $160,536 | $950,300 | $2,726 |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
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What is the median household income in North Bend, WA?
The median household income in North Bend is $175,109, 78% higher 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 North Bend?
The median home value in North Bend is $1,048,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in North Bend?
The median gross rent in North Bend is $2,091 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is North Bend, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in North Bend?
The median age in North Bend is 39.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in North Bend?
The average commute to work in North Bend is 28 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bend?
The unemployment rate in North Bend is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bend?
63.3% of adults in North Bend 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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