The Town FilesBelfair, Washington
Community in Mason County · population 4,279 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $380,400
- Household income
- $88,150
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 33.1
Belfair is a community of 4,279 people in Mason County, Washington. The median home is worth $380,400, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks quieter than 89% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 85% of Washington towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Washington towns.
How Belfair ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belfair is worth $380,400, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $88,150, which is more affordable than 80% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,195 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belfair | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,400 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,195 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $88,150 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Belfair
| People | Belfair | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 17.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 93.9% |
Weather in Belfair
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Belfair since 1950.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 5, 2023 | Fire | FM-5468: Mcewan Fire |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 14,840 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,899 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Belfair itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Belfair
7 public schools with 2,334 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mason Senior High School | 9-12 | 698 | 19.4 |
| Sand Hill Elementary | K-5 | 547 | 15.6 |
| Hawkins Middle School | 6-8 | 470 | 17.4 |
| Belfair Elementary | PK-5 | 419 | 13.5 |
| North Mason Homelink Program | K-12 | 82 | 20.5 |
| James A. Taylor High School | 9-12 | 62 | 20.7 |
| Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center | PK-K | 56 | 28.0 |
Towns near Belfair
- Bremerton, WA9.0 mi · 43,505 people · home $439,400
- Key Center, WA9.2 mi · 3,863 people · home $613,200
- Wauna, WA9.6 mi · 4,421 people · home $503,300
- Bethel, WA11.3 mi · 4,073 people · home $473,900
- Navy Yard City, WA11.5 mi · 2,759 people · home $342,600
- East Port Orchard, WA12.0 mi · 5,262 people · home $435,900
- Port Orchard, WA12.1 mi · 15,587 people · home $539,700
- Rosedale, WA12.6 mi · 4,357 people · home $887,600
Belfair questions
Is Belfair, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belfair scores better for retirees than 44% of Washington towns and quieter than 89%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Belfair?
The median owner-occupied home in Belfair is valued at $380,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,150, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,195 a month.
What is the weather like in Belfair?
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Belfair get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Belfair in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)