North Bend, Washington 

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Population

7,393

+55.8% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

Cost of Living

160.7 / 100

Median Home Price

$863,000

Median Income

$123,287

Comfort Index (Climate)

8.9 / 4.9

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in North Bend, Washington

Living in North Bend, WA is an incredible experience. The town is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and surrounded by lush greenery, making it a peaceful, picturesque place to call home. The small-town atmosphere is inviting with its charming downtown and local restaurants, providing great opportunities for socializing and connecting with neighbors. On weekends, you can take advantage of the abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking or biking through nearby trails or kayaking down the Snoqualmie River. With its close proximity to Seattle and Bellevue, North Bend also provides easy access to a variety of shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions. No matter where you look, North Bend has something special to offer each resident that lives here. Regional center - East shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington.
State: Washington
County: King County
Metro Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
City: North Bend
Zip Codes: 98045
Cost of Living: 60.7% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 125 ft above sea level

Pros
Attractive setting
Arts and culture
Nearby recreation
Cons
Sprawl and traffic
Clouds and rain
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area

Seattle is a lively and cosmopolitan city beautifully set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. The main downtown area sits on a narrow, hilly strip of land between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east. Modern skyscrapers rise on high hills in the city center, with residential units lining the lower areas along the water and north of downtown.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in North Bend is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. North Bend jobs have increased by 2.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, North Bend's cost of living is 60.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare North Bend's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in North Bend, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, King county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 75.0% to 22.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
North Bend's population is 7,393 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 16.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 29.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in North Bend is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.4%.

SCHOOLS
North Bend public schools spend $9,968 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 21.4 students per teacher in North Bend. More Education



Best Places to Live in North Bend Rankings


Housing Market in North Bend

It's a good time to buy in North Bend. Home Appreciation is up 7.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in North Bend is .

Reviews for North Bend   8 Reviews
PNW Paradise. - 2/9/2023
I’ve been living in North Bend for almost 3 years and adore this place. Great place for outdoor recreation and an inspiring place for creatives. Home to numerous filming... Read More

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Snow/Rain Amounts are off - 7/10/2014
The city of North Bend does not typically receive 60" of snow a year. Nor do we get over 100+" of rain. In downtown we get around 60" of rain per year, and about 13"... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON
98045

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