Birch Bay, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 5,094 housing units in Birch Bay.
This represents a 90% growth from 2,681 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,358 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 736 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Birch Bay is about 77%.
Birch Bay's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 57.8%.
Average household size is 2.31 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Birch Bay were built after 1983.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4.80% |
| One Bedroom | 30.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 24.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 4.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median year structure was built | 1986 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $143,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $128,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Median year structure was built | 1977 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $664 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 16.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.60% |
| Debt Free | 28.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.4% |
