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Oak Harbor, WA


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Oak Harbor, Washington

Oak Harbor, Washington, in Island county, is 29 miles NW of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 49 miles N of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 19,795 people people live in Oak Harbor.

The People and Families of Oak Harbor

In Oak Harbor, about 64% of adults are married. The people of Oak Harbor spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 25% of Oak Harbor is non-white. In Oak Harbor you'll find a lively diversity of people.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Harbor had a median family income of $41,579.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10,205) in Oak Harbor than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Oak Harbor Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oak Harbor, about 43% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Oak Harbor, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Oak Harbor, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oak Harbor Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Oak Harbor, WA

Comparing Oak Harbor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men34
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime66

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