Gorst, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
405 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$117,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$436,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,135 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.4% 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 42
Feb 4 2 43
Mar 5 1 47
Apr 3 0 51
May 3 0 56
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 8 1 45
Dec 7 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Schools

Sunnyslope Elementary School
2 miles, W 3.7 star
Washington Youth Academy
2 miles, NE 3.2 star
Cedar Heights Middle School
2 miles, SE 3.2 star
Sidney Glen Elementary School
3 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Olympic College
5 miles, NE 1.4 star
South Seattle College
16 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

NH Bremerton
5 miles, NE
Harrison Medical Center
6 miles, NE 3.2 star
St Anthony Hospital
12 miles, S 5 star
Navos
16 miles, E

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
19 miles, SE 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
88 miles, NE 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
134 miles, S 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
190 miles, SE 1 star