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Birch Bay, Washington · ZIP 98230

Birch Bay — ZIP 98230

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Birch Bay (98230) scores 53/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $541K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$541K
Median rent$2,442/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$541K

Median Rent

$2,442/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,583

Violent Crime

434

Property Crime

4,149

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Whatcom County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Blaine High School09–12566
37%
72%
Blaine Elementary School03–05469
35%
32%
Blaine Middle School06–08471
31%
41%
Blaine Primary SchoolPK–02419Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,757

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

45.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98230 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98230 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98230 is approximately $541K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98230 in Birch Bay has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.