Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
North Bend
North Bend, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,241
Population
7,612
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Seattle suburb balances small-town quaintness with stunning natural beauty.
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Nestled in the Cascade foothills 30 miles east of Seattle, North Bend offers mountain living with city access. Life moves at a slower pace here, with hiking and biking trails winding through lush scenery while maintaining an easy I-90 commute to Bellevue or Seattle.
The North Bend Premium Outlets draw shoppers regionwide, while the Northwest Railway Museum showcases local history. Nearby Snoqualmie Pass makes skiing and snowshoeing perfect weekend pursuits. Pop culture fans will recognize Twede’s Café—the Twin Peaks diner that’s served cherry pie and coffee for decades. Nintendo’s major North American facility adds to the city’s quiet cultural footprint.
The rental market favors townhomes and single-family-style apartment communities, giving residents room to spread out. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor access, the convenient commute, or small-town charm surrounded by stunning Pacific Northwest scenery, North Bend delivers something hard to find elsewhere.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$155,328
Average: $172,086
Education
3,451
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,100
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Bend has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Bend, WA is $2,241 for one bedroom, $2,813 for two bedrooms, and $3,956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Bend has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,241/month
745 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Bend, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Public
Grades K-5
456 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
544 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Northwest Railway Museum
- Cedar River Watershed Education Center
- Olallie State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.