Bremerton, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
44,531 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,399 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$409,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,352 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.8% 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 2 41
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 3 0 50
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 1 45
Dec 7 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 10%

Schools

Washington Youth Academy
2 miles, E 3.2 star
Sunnyslope Elementary School
2 miles, SW 3.7 star
Kitsap Lake Elementary
2 miles, NE 3.7 star
West Hills STEM Academy
3 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Olympic College
4 miles, E 1.4 star
South Seattle College
17 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

NH Bremerton
4 miles, NE
Harrison Medical Center
5 miles, E 3.2 star
St Anthony Hospital
13 miles, S 5 star
Navos
16 miles, SE

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
20 miles, SE 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
87 miles, NE 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
135 miles, S 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
191 miles, SE 1 star