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Population
1,790
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
92 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$262,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About South Bend

Perched along a scenic curve of the Willapa River, South Bend is a quiet coastal community of around 1,700 residents in southwest Washington. Known as the Oyster Capital of the World, the town combines a proud seafood heritage with a peaceful, laid-back pace. Historic homes and the hilltop Pacific County Courthouse give the streets lots of charm, while the surrounding waterways offer great fishing, kayaking, and tidal views. It makes a cozy, scenic home for anyone seeking small-town living along the Washington coast.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.4rating

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