Big Lake, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,648 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$119,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$659,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$724 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagit County
3
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagit County
7
Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 3 1 41
Mar 3 1 45
Apr 3 0 49
May 2 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 6 1 43
Dec 4 3 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Big Lake Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 4.1star
Madison Elementary
2 miles, N · 1.9star
Little Mountain Elementary
3 miles, NW · 2.3star
Mount Baker Middle School
3 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Skagit Valley College
4 miles, NW · 1.4star
Western Washington University
26 miles, N · 2.8star
Everett Community College
27 miles, S · 1.4star
Bellingham Technical College
28 miles, N · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Skagit Valley Hospital
4 miles, NW · 2.3star
Cascade Valley Hospital
15 miles, S · 2.3star
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Airports

Bellingham International Airport
30 miles, N · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
195 miles, SW · 3.7star
Tri-Cities Airport
208 miles, SE · 1star
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