Housing & Real Estate — Birch Bay, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,947 |
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| Occupied | 4,742 |
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| Vacant | 1,205 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,847 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 895 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $477,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$580,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,201/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,110/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 46.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 734 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,409 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 865 |
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| Built before 1960 | 714 |
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| Median Year Built | 1991 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
