The Town FilesNorth Bend, Washington
City in King County · population 7,461 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,048,600
- Household income
- $175,109
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 39.4
North Bend is a city of 7,461 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $1,048,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Washington towns, hipper than 75% of Washington towns.
How North Bend 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 North Bend is worth $1,048,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $175,109, which is more affordable than 30% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,091 a month. 73.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Bend | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,048,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,091 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $175,109 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 73.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Bend
| People | North Bend | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.3% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 29.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in North Bend
July highs average 75.8°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 63.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of North Bend since 1950.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 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 |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in North Bend itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in North Bend
3 public schools with 1,569 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin R Opstad Elementary | K-5 | 563 | 16.6 |
| Twin Falls Middle School | 6-8 | 542 | 19.4 |
| North Bend Elementary School | K-5 | 464 | 14.5 |
Towns near North Bend
- Snoqualmie, WA6.0 mi · 14,121 people · home $977,200
- Mirrormont, WA10.5 mi · 3,858 people · home $973,900
- Hobart, WA12.2 mi · 6,767 people · home $950,300
- Issaquah, WA13.7 mi · 40,051 people · home $963,000
- Sammamish, WA14.6 mi · 67,455 people · home $1,407,300
- East Renton Highlands, WA15.0 mi · 11,937 people · home $778,700
- Maple Valley, WA15.0 mi · 28,013 people · home $724,700
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA15.5 mi · 3,873 people · home $876,200
North Bend questions
Is North Bend, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Bend scores better for retirees than 47% of Washington towns and quieter than 62%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in North Bend?
The median owner-occupied home in North Bend is valued at $1,048,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $175,109, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $2,091 a month.
What is the weather like in North Bend?
July highs average 75.8°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does North Bend get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of North Bend 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)