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A little waterfront community in Grays Harbor County
On a peaceful beach in the South Bay, gentle waves lap at the shore, while bald eagles soar above pine trees. This scene unfolds every day in Bay City, a small neighborhood of Ocosta commonly mistaken as part of Aberdeen. “It’s just a little tiny circle there on the other side of the bridge. It’s now serviced by Aberdeen post office, so people get a little confused since they have Aberdeen zip codes,” says broker Jennifer Custer who works with Windermere Real Estate Westport and has over a decade of experience in the area. The tiny community in Grays Harbor County has proximity to a scenic beachfront state park and many homes on the water. But the community doesn’t have much else — Bay City residents must travel 5 miles east to Westport for retail, and many commute 15 miles east to work in Aberdeen.
Bay City, a neighborhood of Ocosta, is a secluded, waterfront community in Grays Harbor County.
Bay City is a neighborhood nestles along the North Bay of Ocosta.
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Bottle Beach State Park and Twin Harbors State Park
Bottle Beach State Park is on the South Bay instead of the Pacific Ocean, which means it’s a calmer beach than many others in the area. Less cold and windy, the park has a beach better suited for swimming than the ocean. Over a hundred species of birds pass through the area, making its boardwalk trail a popular bird watching spot for bald eagles and herons. Dogs are only allowed from November through February to avoid scaring birds in the spring and summer months. At Twin Harbors State Park, there are campsites for cabins and RVs secluded in the woods, where people can walk along trails that lead to grass-covered sand dunes. Visitors with four-wheel drives can drive and park on the sand. Since its by one of the largest razor clam beds in the Pacific Northwest, many parkgoers go clam digging on the beach.
Logs of driftwood stand along the shores of Bottle Beach State Park.
Twin Harbors is a calming space for Bay City residents to spend time.
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Many homes on the South Bay
Secluded from tourists going to the ocean beaches, Bay City has some larger lots studded with evergreens, but it’s not the countryside. “I wouldn’t say it’s rural — I'd call it a neighborhood. There are a lot of houses along the water,” Custer says. The area’s main subdivision has a handful of traffic-free roads, where people can stroll to the bay. The architectural styles include ranch-style homes, cottages, log cabins and contemporary homes on the water. Ranch-style homes range from $450,000 to $550,000, while contemporary waterfront homes range from $550,000 to $700,000.
Bay City locals have grand views of the bay and wooded Evergreen trees.
Updated ranch style homes with neatly fenced yard is common in Bay City.
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Community events at Ocosta Recreation Hall
Ocosta Recreation Hall hosts yearly community events. The building is equipped with a kitchen, a stage with a sound system and an outdoor area with a playground. At the Annual Oyster Feed, residents can feast on all-you-can-eat oysters, enter a raffle and fundraise for Ocosta Recreation Hall. The Ocosta Booster Club Crab Feed invites locals to dine on a crab buffet as a fundraiser for the Ocosta public schools.
Ocosta Recreation Hall hosts year community events.
The Ocosta Booster Club invites locals to dine on crab at a fundraiser for the schools.
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Bay City Sausage and more retail
Being a small neighborhood, Bay City doesn’t have a lot of retail or restaurants. Its only store, Bay City Sausage, sells a wide selection of meats and cheeses. Residents often drive next door to Westport, only 5 miles away, for a retail hub. It offers a walkable street of quaint shops and restaurants on the water, including Bennett’s Fish Shack. The seafood restaurant serves classics like fish and chips in an ambient setting, with deck views of boats at the marina’s docks. Those looking for produce and other groceries can stop by Shop 'n Kart in Westport.
Locals stop for refreshing ice cream cones at Bay City Sausage.
With fresh pies and vintage shopping, Junk Queen Tackle Box is close for locals in Bay City.
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Close to Ocosta schools
The community is served by the Ocosta School District, which earns a C-plus grade according to Niche. “Bay City is within five to 10 minutes of the Ocosta schools,” Custer says. Ocosta Elementary School also has a C-plus rating. Ocosta Junior/Senior High School serves middle through high school levels and has a C-plus rating. The school offers courses from financial algebra, which factors math into real world spending, to Photo II, where students can learn how to use photo editing software.
Ocosta Elementary School serves the entire Bay City, Ocosta and Westport neighborhoods.
Ocosta Junior/Senior High School is home to the Ocosta Wildcats.
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A 15-mile drive to Aberdeen
Bay City is a car-dependent community. It's located about 65 miles from Olympia via State Route 8. For a shorter commute, residents can drive 15 miles to Aberdeen via State Route 105. Those who prefer public transit can catch a Grays Harbor Transit bus. For the closest hospital, Harbor Regional Health Emergency Department is 20 miles away in Aberdeen. The Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is about 115 miles away.
Grays Harbor Transit buses can take Bay City locals in to Aberdeen.
With Aberdeen 15 miles away, many Bay City residents commute to work.
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Parks in this Area
Bottle Beach State Park
Bay City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bay City, Westport sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay City, Westport over the last 12 months is $250,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This property is on a nice, level, cornet lot, and it can be used for camping on it! It has some trees on the property, and it would be good to take some trees down for more room for camping! And you can put a driveway on the property, too! Power is in the road, and you'll need to check with the County to see if you can put in a septic or a well. It's just a few minutes away from Westport and to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
369
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
5.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,071
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,194
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
3.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
% Population in Labor Force
10%
Significantly below 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®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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