What are the schools like in Clallam Bay, WA?

Clallam Bay is served primarily by Cape Flattery School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Clallam Bay?

The median household income in Clallam Bay, WA is $45,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Clallam Bay, WA?

Clallam Bay has an average high temperature of 46.9°F in January and 73.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.9 inches.

Clallam Bay, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clallam Bay, WA affordable or expensive?

Clallam Bay's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clallam Bay is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $228,400 and the median rent is $924 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clallam Bay, WA?

Clallam Bay has a violent crime rate of 254.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1540.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clallam Bay, WA a Good Place to Live?

Clallam Bay is a small town of 734 in Washington, with a median household income of $45,321 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Clallam Bay stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clallam Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clallam Bay city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.5

Clallam Bay's overall cost of living index is 100.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clallam Bay costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Clallam Bay, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$228,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$924	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Clallam Bay's violent crime rate is 254.7 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

254.7 /100k

Property Crime

1540.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clallam Bay is served primarily by Cape Flattery School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clallam Bay, WA	National Avg
School District	Cape Flattery School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clallam Bay sees average highs of 46.9°F in January and 73.1°F in July, with 119.9 inches of annual precipitation and 7.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clallam Bay, WA
Average High — January	46.9°F
Average High — July	73.1°F
Annual Precipitation	119.9"
Annual Snowfall	7.9"

Demographics

Metric	Clallam Bay, WA	National Avg
Population	734	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Clallam Bay

Clallam Bay, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98326

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clallam Bay, WA affordable or expensive?

Clallam Bay's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Clallam Bay roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $228,400 and median rent is $924/month.

What is the crime rate in Clallam Bay, WA?

Clallam Bay's violent crime rate is 254.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1540.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clallam Bay?

Public schools in Clallam Bay are operated by Cape Flattery School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clallam Bay, WA a good place to live?

Clallam Bay, WA has a population of 734, a median household income of $45,321, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clallam Bay?

Clallam Bay averages 46.9°F in January and 73.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 119.9 inches with about 7.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clallam Bay?

Clallam Bay, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98326.

What is the population of Clallam Bay?

The population of Clallam Bay, Washington is 734 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clallam Bay?

Key numbers for living in Clallam Bay: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $228,400, median household income $45,321, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clallam Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.