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A small, rural area next to Olympic National Park
Tucked within the Olympic National Forest, the town of Neilton looks like the set of the “Twilight” series, dense with evergreens in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. It's an area where people can experience a quiet, secluded lifestyle in nature. The community is less than 5 miles from the southern gateway of Olympic National Park, home to over a million acres of Pacific Northwest wilderness. “That’s a very rural area. There're very few houses there, but it’s where you can live off the grid and enjoy knowing all your neighbors,” says Realtor Clinton Potter, who works with Realty ONE Group All Stars and grew up in Grays Harbor County. The population of around 200 people relies on Amanda Park, a town only about 4 miles north, for its public school, grocery store and other necessities.
Neilton, WA is estimated to a population of 299 people as of 2020.
Tourists have many photo ops near Neilton, like the Olympic Peninsula forest fire sign.
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Olympic National Park adventures
The southern entrance to Olympic National Park is the area’s crown jewel, with natural scenery ranging from rainforests to a glacial-carved valley over Lake Quinault. The Quinault Loop Trail goes through a forest dense with pine trees where hikers encounter scenic waterfalls and views of the lake. Along the Big Spruce Trail is the world's largest Sitka spruce, a tree almost 200 feet tall and about a thousand years old. The July Creek Picnic Area offers picnic benches overlooking the Olympic Mountains above Lake Quinault and a swimming access point where people can wade into cold but clear water. It's also only about 25 miles northeast of the nearest beach on the Pacific Ocean — Mockrocks Beach in Moclips.
Olympic National Park encompasses nearly a million acres of vast wilderness.
Visitors can enjoy a nice waterfront view and a walk on the beach at July Creek Picnic Area.
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Large, wooded lots on U.S. Route 101
Neilton is a tiny community set along U.S. Route 101, a long highway framed by tall evergreens and rolling foothills. Many of the houses are on this main road, although a few side streets have homes. The yards are often spacious, with an acre or more of land. The lots are usually wooded, studded with a few pine trees in front and covered with them out back. The architecture includes ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, split-levels and cottages. Ranch-style homes range from $150,000 to $600,000, while cottages range from $100,000 to $200,000.
Neilton, WA is a residential area with a few properties lining both sides of Highway 101.
A lot of houses in Neilton are positioned right next to Highway 101.
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Amanda Park restaurants and groceries
As a secluded rural community, Neilton has no retail or restaurants. Residents can drive to Amanda Park to eat at the Quinault Internet Cafe, which serves breakfasts, coffee drinks and adult beverages. At Dino's Pizza and Grill, patrons can order casual fare like burgers and sandwiches in a casual eatery with a pool table. The nearest grocery store is Northshore Grocery, which is also in Amanda Park.
Quinault Internet Cafe is a few miles out of Neilton and serves breakfast, coffee and snacks.
Northshore Grocery store is the nearest store near Neilton, right by Lake Quinault.
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Events and attractions in Amanda Park
Amanda Park Timberland Library is a community resource that hosts events, from Saturday Crafternoons — craft meetups once a month — to meeting Smokey the Bear. At Lake Quinault Museum, visitors can learn about the area's history and view artifacts from local Native American tribes.
More retail and attractions await at Quinault, 7 minutes by car from Neilton.
Informational displays and maps can be obtained from Quinault Ranger District near Neilton, WA.
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Lake Quinault School
Lake Quinault School serves around 200 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It earns a 5 out of 10 on GreatSchools and offers events like a winter sports banquet and a career fair.
Lake Quinault is the only school district in the area that is both elementary and high school.
Lake Quinault High School in Washington is located off of Highway 101.
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A 40-mile commute to Aberdeen
Neilton is a car-dependent community. It's located about 85 miles from Olympia via U.S. Route 101 and about 40 miles from Aberdeen via the same highway. Those who rely on public transit can catch a Grays Harbor Transit bus going up or down Route 50. Harbor Regional Health Emergency Department is 40 miles away in Aberdeen. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the closest international airport, is about 130 miles away.
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More retail options and lodging are available at Quinault, 7 minutes by car from Neilton.
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Nestled in the Olympic National Forest near lush rainforest trails for hiking, cycling, camping, wildlife viewing, and photography, this expansive property offers wide open spaces for your dream workshop, retail space, or home. Unleash your creativity surrounded by verdant greenery! Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or swimming at Lake Quinault and it's historic lodge, just an eight-minute drive.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
102
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,772
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,744
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
151''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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