Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
The Birch Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Birch Bay Teriyaki Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Miniature World Family Fun Center
Theme Park
Birch Bay Waterslides
Water Park
Food and Drink (5) F
The C Shop
Sweets
Shores Restaurant & Bar
Bar
Beach Cat Brewing
Bar
The Beach at Birch Bay
Bar
Birch Bay Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
WorldMark Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Parks (9) F
Maple Street Beach Access
Park
Beach Access
Park
Bay Horizon Park
Park
Bay Horizon Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Halverson Park
Park
Lighthouse Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Beachwood Grocery and Deli
Convenience Store
Escape Day Spa
Beauty
Fringe Benefits Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Bay Center Market
Convenience Store
GTK Express Mart
Convenience Store
Starvin Sam's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Birch Bay.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations
F
Alderson Rd at Loft Ln
Bus Stop
Alderson Rd at Loft Ln
Bus Stop
Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr
Bus Stop
Alderson Rd at Birch Bay Dr
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Dr at Beachcomber Dr
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Dr at Beachcomber Dr
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Dr at Club House Dr
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Dr at Club House Dr
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Dr at Harborview Rd
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Dr at Harborview Rd
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Lynden Rd at Anchor Pkwy
Bus Stop
Birch Bay Lynden Rd at Anchor Pkwy
Bus Stop
Anderson Rd at Beach Way Dr
Bus Stop
Anderson Rd at Beach Way Dr
Bus Stop
Anderson Rd at Sunset St
Bus Stop
Anderson Rd at Sunset St
Bus Stop
Lincoln Rd at Harborview Rd
Bus Stop
Lincoln Rd at Harborview Rd
Bus Stop
Lincoln Rd at Shintaffer Rd
Bus Stop
Lincoln Rd at Shintaffer Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Birch Bay is 124/100 - which is 5% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D-

Birch Bay crime rates are 3,662 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Washington
Property Crime
3,293 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
369 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment C+

The median income in Birch Bay is $63,157 - which is equal to Washington.
Med. Household Income
$63,157
C-
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
C+
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Fire Station #42 - Brown Road
Fire Station
Fire Station #44 (Koehn)
Fire Station
Fire Station #63 (Birch Bay)
Fire Station
Birch Bay Family Medicine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A

Birch Bay home prices are $286,600 - which is 6% higher than Washington
Home Price
$286,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Birch Bay graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Birch Bay has an overall rating of 96% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Birch Bay Area Facts

  • Birch Bay has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered average
  • Birch Bay crime rates are 2% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Birch Bay is 5% higher than the Washington average
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Birch Bay Reviews

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Just your average working person 5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2019) Great place to live if you like slow and friendly. May have to travel 25 minutes for certain amenities but basics are near. The hospital is in Bellingham ( the 25 minutes I mentioned) so that can be a challenge. Cost of living isn't bad. A lot of manufactured homes and RV parks ...Read More in the area. Which is a positive because you dont have to make a kings ransom to really enjoy living on or near the beach. I was delighted and shocked not seeing a over developed beach front. Which could easily skyrocket the cost of living. So commuting isn't so bad. Great place to raise a family.
Crime isn't a problem at the. If anything someone might take something out of your car. Even then mostly kids just making poor decisions. Other than that most issues a relationship driven that get out of hand. No racial issue ( I'm black). In fact...... outside of the visually obvious folks don't think much about it. As I never thought much about it no matter where I lived.
One of America's best kept secrets and I'm well traveled.
If that sounds like to you..........Come join the Birch Bay Family!!!!!! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Birch Bay? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Maple Street Beach Access
      Beach Access
      Bay Horizon Park
      Bay Horizon Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Halverson Park
      Lighthouse Park

      Entertainment

      Miniature World Family Fun Center
      Birch Bay Waterslides

      Food & Drink

      The C Shop
      Shores Restaurant & Bar
      Beach Cat Brewing
      The Beach at Birch Bay
      Birch Bay Liquor Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Birch Bay? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Birch Bay.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Birch Bay a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Birch Bay Family Medicine