


City Guide
Birch Bay, WA
Overview
Located 100 miles north of Seattle, Birch Bay, WA, is home to around 10,000 residents. The city offers spectacular views of the bay from Birch Bay State Park and Point Whitehorn. A fun fact about Birch Bay is that it helps host the annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival. The city is also recognized for having one of the largest heron nesting areas in the state.
What’s it like to live in Birch Bay, WA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Birch Bay, WA you'll find that the median sale price is
$573,780
and homes stay on the market for 25 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Birch Bay are $571,280
and $595,280
, respectively. Birch Bay area townhouses have a median sale price of $339,500
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Birch Bay, WAExplore our Birch Bay housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Birch Bay home prices compare to other markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Birch Bay, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Birch Bay
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Links at Birch Bay | $712,450 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Birch Bay Village | $890,000 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in Birch Bay
See all homes for saleRental listings in Birch Bay
See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsBirch Bay Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '25 - Apr '25, 54% of Birch Bay homebuyers searched to move out of Birch Bay, while 46% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 0.54% of homebuyers searched to move into Birch Bay from outside metros.
- Seattle homebuyers searched to move into Birch Bay more than any other metro followed by Los Angeles and Spokane.
Where are people moving to Birch Bay from?
- 46% of Birch Bay homebuyers searched to stay within the Birch Bay metropolitan area.
- Phoenix was the most popular destination among Birch Bay homebuyers followed by Ellensburg and Aberdeen.
Where are people from Birch Bay moving to?
Number of People Moving to Birch Bay
least
most
People are moving to Birch Bay from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
1 | 3,122 | ||
2 | 177 | ||
3 | 105 | ||
4 | 102 | ||
5 | 93 | ||
6 | 52 | ||
7 | 41 | ||
8 | 41 | ||
9 | 26 | ||
10 | 16 |
People are leaving Birch Bay for
Outbound | Net outflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
1 | 68 | ||
2 | 29 | ||
3 | 24 | ||
4 | 20 | ||
5 | 19 | ||
6 | 17 | ||
7 | 10 | ||
8 | 9 | ||
9 | 9 | ||
10 | 8 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Birch Bay, WA ?
There are countless places to visit in Birch Bay, WA. The Beach at Birch Bay and Birch Bay Conservancy Area are some of the many landmarks you can check out in the city. There are also plenty of green spaces to be found throughout Birch Bay. For example, you can enjoy a picnic or run through many parks, like Birch Bay State Park, Point Whitehorn, or Sand Dollar Park. There's also a variety of restaurants that appeal to every palette in the city. Don't miss out on local favorites like The Beach at Birch Bay & Boardwalk Restaurant, Scampi Osteria, and Skai Sushi.
Explore some of the best things to do in Birch Bay
What's the best way to get around Birch Bay, WA ?
Birch Bay Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.