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Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach

$647,942 Average Value

A small town with a beachfront state park in Grays Harbor County

Pacific Beach is a small town on the coast of Washington State, home to Pacific Beach State Park where sand is dotted with sand dollars and vivid sunsets paint the ocean pink and orange. It’s located 30 miles north of Aberdeen, the largest city nearby. There's not much to do in Pacific Beach except go to the beach, but there’s a town a mile south called Seabrook that has everything residents might need. “With Seabrook, it’s very walkable. Pacific Beach is spaced further apart with less amenities,” says broker Belinda Roberts who works with Seabrook Real Estate Sales LLC and has over five years of experience in the area . The community’s beginnings are traced back to the early 1900s with the opening of the Pacific Beach Hotel. “Things are older in Pacific Beach while Seabrook is 20 years old,” Roberts says. Compared to the planned community of Seabrook, Pacific Beach offers a more laidback, modest lifestyle for its small population of around 200 people.
Pacific Beach, WA is an up and coming town, expanding its attractions every year.
Pacific Beach, WA is an up and coming town, expanding its attractions every year.
Pacific Beach in a small town in northwestern Washington with population of around 280 people.
Pacific Beach in a small town in northwestern Washington with population of around 280 people.
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Pacific Beach State Park and more recreation

In the southwest corner of the community, Pacific Beach State Park is a vacation destination, where visitors can go camping year-round. “The beach access is public and popular,” Roberts says, noting that it brings a buzz of activity to the area. From the campsites, trails through grassy sand dunes lead to the ocean. The most common activities are clam digging, flying kites and taking dogs for a stroll. At Seabrook Playground, about a mile away in Seabrook, parents can take their kids to a jungle gym with a zip line. The park also has basketball courts and an off-leash dog park. In Olympic National Park, about 30 miles away, hiking trails ascend past towering evergreens and up rugged terrain for views of the Olympic Mountains.
Clam digging and kite flying are favorite activities among visitors at Pacific Beach State Park.
Clam digging and kite flying are favorite activities among visitors at Pacific Beach State Park.
Seabrook Playground has a Zipline for kids 12 and under.
Seabrook Playground has a Zipline for kids 12 and under.
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Ocean views on First Street

Pacific Beach’s residential area is a handful of blocks around the Main Street retail area as well as along First Street. Many of the houses have views of the Pacific Ocean. Though there aren’t any waterfront properties, many of them are walkable to it. The yards are smaller than the median square footage in Washington state, with a median of about 6,500 square feet. The local architecture includes cottages, ranch-style homes, contemporary homes and A-frames. Cottages range from $350,000 to $550,000, while larger contemporary homes with ocean views range from $700,000 to $800,000.
A row of colorful ocean front homes dot the edge of the Pacific Beach, WA bluffs.
A row of colorful ocean front homes dot the edge of the Pacific Beach, WA bluffs.
Pacific Beach, WA real estate is valued at $550,000 on average.
Pacific Beach, WA real estate is valued at $550,000 on average.
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Restaurants and stores on Main Street

The retail center of Pacific Beach is Main Street, a couple of blocks with a few shops and restaurants. Although it’s small, it has some local favorites like Surfhouse Pub & Cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as coffee and cocktails. Clipper Galley is a food truck best known for its burgers and sub sandwiches. For shopping, Wacky Warehouse sells an assortment of vintage items from vinyl to hardware. For groceries, Pacific Beach residents can hit the Fresh Food Market in Seabrook. “I think people still utilize the amenities in Seabrook town center quite frequently,” Roberts says.
Clipper Inn's Wine Bar is a cozy spot to relax and warm up in Pacific Beach, WA.
Clipper Inn's Wine Bar is a cozy spot to relax and warm up in Pacific Beach, WA.
Pacific Beach, WA has a row of retails and restaurants lining Main Street.
Pacific Beach, WA has a row of retails and restaurants lining Main Street.
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Pacific Beach, WA hosts variety of events and is also close to Seabrook's Concert Series.
Pacific Beach, WA hosts variety of events and is also close to Seabrook's Concert Series.

Local events including the Kelpers Festival

The Kelpers Festival is a weekend-long celebration in late August with vendors on Main Street, live entertainment and parades with costumes and themed floats. In Seabrook, the Seabrook Concert Series at the Sunset Amphitheater features live music every Friday night in the summer, with lawn seating and ocean views.

North Beach public schools

Pacific Beach Elementary School, located right in Pacific Beach, has a C-minus rating. North Beach Junior High School has a C grade and is in the Oyehut community about 15 miles south. North Beach Senior High School is in the same building as the junior high. It earns a C-plus rating and offers courses on app development, animation and game design.
North Beach Junior Senior High School has a C+ rating on Niche.
North Beach Junior Senior High School has a C+ rating on Niche.
Pacific Beach Elementary serves students in K-5th grade.
Pacific Beach Elementary serves students in K-5th grade.
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A 30-mile drive down to Aberdeen

Pacific Beach is a car-dependent community. It's located about 80 miles from Olympia via State Route 8. It’s also about 30 miles from Aberdeen via Ocean Beach Road. Those who prefer public transit can catch a Grays Harbor Transit bus in front of the post office on Main Street. The closest hospital is Harbor Regional Health Emergency Department, 30 miles away in Aberdeen. The Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, the closest international airport, is about 130 miles away.
The Grays Harbor Transit Bus comes through Pacific Beach a few times a day.
The Grays Harbor Transit Bus comes through Pacific Beach a few times a day.
State route 109 and Ocean Beach Rd. connect Pacific Beach, WA with the rest of the area.
State route 109 and Ocean Beach Rd. connect Pacific Beach, WA with the rest of the area.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pacific Beach US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
92
Median Year Built
1999
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,565
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
950
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
249
Median Age
59
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
10.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$18,398
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$21,467

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
69''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
67°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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