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Oak Harbor, Washington

Introduction to 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 live in Oak Harbor.

Oak Harbor History

Oak Harbor was so named because of the Garry Oak trees in the region. It is the largest incorporated city of Whidbey Island. The Deception Pass Bridge was established on July 31, 1935, and the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island was built on September 21, 1942. Oak Harbor was originally settled in the early 1850s. Martin Tafton, C.W. Sumner, and Ulrich Freund were the first settlers of the city. The first high school of the city was built in 1906.

Oak Harbor and nearby Attractions

  • Deception Pass State Park
  • Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve
  • Joseph Whidbey State Park
  • City Beach Park
  • Port Townsend Marine Science Center
  • Children's Museum of Skagit County

Things To Do In Oak Harbor

The local parks of Oak Harbor include Shadow Glen Park, Meadow Ridge Park, Koetje Park, Regional Ball Park, Tyhuis Park, Redwing Park, Fort Nugent Park, Ruth Cohen Memorial Park, and Kimball Memorial Park. You can also visit Deception Pass State Park, one of the popular state parks of Washington. The San Juan Island National Historical Park and Jefferson County Historical Society Museum are also nearby.

Oak Harbor Transportation

You can avail air transportation from Bellingham International Airport.

Oak Harbor Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are offered by Skagit Valley College, Edmonds Community College, and Western Washington University.

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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