Bangor Base, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,931 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
92.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,485 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
42.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$505,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$722 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,295 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kitsap County
3
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard 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

Kitsap County
5
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area
5
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 4 40
Feb 5 2 42
Mar 5 2 46
Apr 4 1 50
May 3 0 56
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 8 2 44
Dec 7 4 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 19%

Schools

Clear Creek Elementary School
3 miles, S 3.7 star
Cougar Valley Elementary
3 miles, SW 4.6 star
Hilder Pearson Elementary
3 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Olympic College
11 miles, S 1.4 star
Shoreline Community College
17 miles, E 1.9 star
Seattle Pacific University
17 miles, SE 2.8 star

Hospitals

NH Bremerton
9 miles, S
Harrison Medical Center
10 miles, S 3.2 star
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
18 miles, SE 4.1 star
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
18 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
27 miles, SE 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
74 miles, NE 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
148 miles, S 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
197 miles, SE 1 star