Zip 98277 (Oak Harbor, WA) Economy


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Oak Harbor is an ideal place to live with a two bedroom rent price of $1,170, which is significantly lower than the US two bedroom rent average of $1,430. Its grocery cost index is also 101 versus 100 in the U.S., making it more affordable to live in Oak Harbor. Located in Island County, Washington, 98277 has plenty of things to do for its residents. Popular local companies include Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island, The Whidbey Examiner Newspaper, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF. The area also offers plenty of public parks and trails for outdoor activities, historical sites such as Fort Ebey State Park and Admiralty Head Lighthouse plus many scenic beaches for swimming and picnicking. There are also lots of restaurants and shops to explore in downtown Oak Harbor offering everything from art galleries to unique boutiques.

Oak Harbor (zip 98277) has an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Oak Harbor (zip 98277) has seen the job market decrease by -2.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 40.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Oak Harbor (zip 98277)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Oak Harbor (zip 98277) is 8.7%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Oak Harbor (zip 98277) is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Oak Harbor (zip 98277)
- The average income of a Oak Harbor (zip 98277) resident is $32,791 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Oak Harbor (zip 98277) resident is $66,552 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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For a military town, I am not sure how civilians can afford to live here. "But it's so gorgeous around here" is not justification for my family to stay. I have lived  More

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