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Birch Bay, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Birch Bay, WA (Whatcom County) — Census median home value $439,100, county listing prices down about 4.8% over the past year. Market data for Birch Bay houses and the broader area.
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Birch Bay, WA is in Whatcom County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Birch Bay and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,103, with a median household income of $77,120. Census data puts Birch Bay houses at a median value of $439,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Whatcom County's current median listing price runs $667,475, down about 4.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Birch Bay housing market
Birch Bay is in Whatcom County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Birch Bay and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$439,100
Population (Census ACS)
11,103
Median household income
$77,120
County price trend (2025)
2.08% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Birch Bay market snapshot
Population
11,103
County
Whatcom County
Median Household Income
$77,120
Median Home Value (city)
$439,100
Median Listing Price (Whatcom County)
$667,475
Median Gross Rent
$1,201/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.8%
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What makes Birch Bay different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Birch Bay's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $439,100. Separately, Whatcom County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $667,475. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Whatcom County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.08% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Birch Bay has an estimated population of 11,103 and a median household income of $77,120, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Birch Bay's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Birch Bay
County guide: Whatcom County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Birch Bay.
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Nearby communities include Blaine, Custer, Ferndale, Marietta-Alderwood, Lynden, Point Roberts, Bellingham, Everson, Nooksack, Geneva, Sumas, Sudden Valley, Deming, Peaceful Valley, Kendall, Acme.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Roche Harbor (~28.0 mi), Edison (~28.4 mi), Alger (~28.8 mi), Bow (~29.4 mi), Friday Harbor (~29.7 mi), Anacortes (~30.5 mi), Bay View (~32.8 mi), Sedro-Woolley (~36.8 mi), Burlington (~36.8 mi), La Conner (~38.4 mi), Whidbey Island Station (~39.9 mi), Clear Lake (~40.1 mi), Mount Vernon (~40.2 mi), Lyman (~41.5 mi), Big Lake (~43.1 mi), Oak Harbor (~43.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Birch Bay data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
11,103
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$439,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$77,120
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,201
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.08%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$667,475
Census place type
CDP
County
Whatcom County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
17.08 sq mi
Census GEOID
5306190
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Birch Bay
Schools
Bellingham School District — 25 schools, 11,614 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Whatcom addresses may be served by Bellingham School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Birch Bay FAQ
What are houses worth in Birch Bay, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Birch Bay at $439,100. Whatcom County's current median listing price runs $667,475, down about 4.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Birch Bay, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Birch Bay, Census ACS data shows a median value of $439,100. Active listing prices in Whatcom County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Birch Bay, WA?
Birch Bay houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Whatcom County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Birch Bay, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Birch Bay's population at approximately 11,103.
What's the median rent in Birch Bay, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Birch Bay at approximately $1,201 per month.
What is the median household income in Birch Bay, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Birch Bay at approximately $77,120.
Is the Birch Bay housing market growing?
Whatcom County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.08% annual change in 2025.
Is Birch Bay, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Birch Bay's median home value at about 5.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Birch Bay, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Bellingham School District for many Birch Bay addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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