Port Orchard, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
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
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
16,398 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,472 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$492,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$698 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 43
Mar 4 0 46
Apr 3 0 50
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 1 0 66
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 true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 13%

Schools

South Kitsap High School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
East Port Orchard Elementary
1 miles, S 3.2 star
Explorer Academy
1 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Olympic College
2 miles, N 1.4 star
South Seattle College
13 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Harrison Medical Center
3 miles, NE 3.2 star
NH Bremerton
5 miles, N
St Anthony Hospital
12 miles, S 5 star
Navos
12 miles, SE

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
16 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
188 miles, SE 1 star