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Bay View, WA

Census-designated place in Skagit County, Washington.

Population

572

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

220

ZIP codes

0

Bay View and its ZIP codes

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Bay View at a glance

  • Bay View is 87% denser than Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $90,188, 8% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $901,200 (60% above Washington).

Local data for Bay View, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bay View, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$90,188

Poverty rate

0.5%

Median home value

$901,200

Homeownership

85.3%

Bachelor's or higher

35.1%

Median age

54.5

Average commute

22.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (80), Norwegian Americans (80), Irish Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Skagit County. PPP loans are for Bay View.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,826

54,140 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,399

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $8,674 per person

Skagit County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bay View, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.9%
  • Carpooled19.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bay View, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

16

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

2,457

4.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

73° / 35°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bay View, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.2%

U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

9.9%

U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Bay View

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EdisonCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.3
BowCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.2
BurlingtonCity6.3 mi4.3
La ConnerTown6.5 mi0.4
AnacortesCity7.8 mi11.7
Mount VernonCity8.3 mi12.3
Sedro-WoolleyCity10 mi4.3
Clear LakeCensus-designated place11 mi2.7
AlgerCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
ConwayCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
Big LakeCensus-designated place12 mi7.7
Whidbey Island StationCensus-designated place14 mi6.6
Lake KetchumCensus-designated place15 mi3.1
Oak HarborCity16 mi9.7
Lake McMurrayCensus-designated place16 mi1.4
Northwest StanwoodCensus-designated place16 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bay View, WA in?
Bay View is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the population of Bay View, WA?
About 572 people live in Bay View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bay View?
Nearby places include Edison (5.5 mi), Bow (5.8 mi), Burlington (6.3 mi), La Conner (6.5 mi), Anacortes (7.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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