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Oak Harbor, Washington · ZIP 98277

Oak Harbor — ZIP 98277

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Oak Harbor (98277) scores 82/100 — Good for Washington. Safety: Lower 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 $538K.

82OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$538K
Median rent$1,942/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

$538K

Median Rent

$1,942/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

584

Violent Crime

67

Property Crime

517

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Island 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
Hillcrest ElementaryKG–04460
62%
62%
Oak Harbor ElementaryPK–04411
57%
72%
Broad View ElementaryKG–04369
57%
62%
Crescent Harbor ElemKG–04419
52%
47%
Oak Harbor High School09–121,562
38%
73%
North Whidbey Middle School07–08705
34%
52%
Oak Harbor Intermediate School05–06767
33%
45%
Olympic View ElemKG–04411
32%
37%

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.

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Demographics

Population

40,338

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98277 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 98277 has a school score of 68/100. 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 98277 is approximately $538K. 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 98277 in Oak Harbor has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. 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.