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Ranked #3 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)
Ranked #3 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #7 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #30 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #38 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:6,301
Pop. Change:27%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Bellingham Metro Area
County: Whatcom County
City:Birch Bay
Zip Code:98230
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Birch_Bay, Washington

As of 2011, Birch Bay's population is 6,301 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 26.96 percent.

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The median home cost in Birch Bay is $258,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.70 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Birch Bay's cost of living is 17.70% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Birch Bay public schools spend $4,738 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19 students per teacher in Birch Bay.

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The unemployment rate in Birch Bay is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Birch Bay jobs have Decreased by 1.46 percent.

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Birch Bay's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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