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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.
In North Bend, about 61% of adults are married. Be careful driving in North Bend, since the city is home to many young children.
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.
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.
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.
In North Bend, 89% of commuters drive to work.
North Bend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing North Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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