North Bend, WA

North Bend, Washington

North Bend, Washington, in King county, is 20 miles E of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 26 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 4,746.

The People and Families of North Bend

In North Bend, about 61% of adults are married. Be careful driving in North Bend, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Bend had a median family income of $69,402. People in North Bend generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in North Bend than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of North Bend gave more campaign money ($9,400) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

North Bend Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in North Bend. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then North Bend is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In North Bend, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

North Bend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of North Bend, WA

Comparing North Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Bend Almanac

North Bend Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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North Bend Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Bend, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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North Bend High Schools (2004)

TWO RIVERS SCHOOL
330 BALLARAT AVE N
425-888-4394
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 118 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

North Bend Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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