Bay Center 59 Below average
Bay Center Livability #495 ranked city in Washington#20,579 ranked city in the USARanks better than 29% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Bay Center

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Ratings Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Employment Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Housing Housing

    With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.

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      Bay Center transportation information

      Statistic Bay Center Washington National
      Average one way commute0min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work43.2%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit35.1%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home21.6%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Bay Center, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.