The Town FilesNeah Bay, Washington
Community in Clallam County · population 935 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,200
- Household income
- $44,276
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 68°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 33.5
Neah Bay is a community of 935 people in Clallam County, Washington. The median home is worth $151,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more seaside character than 87% of Washington towns, better for cycling than 83% of Washington towns, easier by car than 82% of Washington towns.
How Neah Bay 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 Neah Bay is worth $151,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $44,276, which is more affordable than 96% of Washington towns. Median rent is $333 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Neah Bay | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,200 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $333 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $44,276 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Neah Bay
| People | Neah Bay | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Neah Bay
July highs average 67.6°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 101.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Neah Bay since 1950.
Severe weather in Clallam County since 1996
Clallam County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| 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 |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clallam County
Clallam County had 24,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,860 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Neah Bay itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Neah Bay
2 public schools with 374 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neah Bay Junior/ Senior High School | 6-12 | 196 | 13.1 |
| Neah Bay Elementary School | K-5 | 178 | 14.8 |
Towns near Neah Bay
- Forks, WA30.0 mi · 3,335 people · home $227,200
Neah Bay questions
Is Neah Bay, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Neah Bay scores better for retirees than 16% of Washington towns and quieter than 67%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Neah Bay?
The median owner-occupied home in Neah Bay is valued at $151,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,276, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $333 a month.
What is the weather like in Neah Bay?
July highs average 67.6°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 101.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Neah Bay get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Neah Bay 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)