Brinnon, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
774 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$854 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Port Townsend Urban Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
4
Port Townsend Urban Area
4
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 41
Feb 4 2 43
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 3 1 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 2 45
Dec 7 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Schools

Brinnon Elementary
2 miles, NE 3.7 star
Green Mountain Elementary
7 miles, S 3.2 star
Klahowya Secondary
8 miles, SE 4.1 star
Cougar Valley Elementary
9 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Olympic College
15 miles, SE 1.4 star
Seattle Pacific University
26 miles, SE 2.8 star

Hospitals

NH Bremerton
12 miles, SE
Harrison Medical Center
15 miles, SE 3.2 star
St Anthony Hospital
25 miles, S 5 star
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
27 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
32 miles, SE 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
80 miles, NE 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
144 miles, S 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
204 miles, SE 1 star