Bainbridge Island, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
24,607 Population 891/sq mi density
$159,882 Median Income $92,311 per capita
$1,076,200 Home Value $1,177,754 Zillow
$2,081 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
37 Violent Crime/100K 968 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$159,882 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$1,076,200 home value, $2,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bainbridge Island, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$159,882
113% above
$92,311 per capita
Home Value
$1,076,200
282% above
Zillow: $1,177,754
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
79% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.0%
123% above
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bainbridge Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bainbridge Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
213%
Home Value
382%
Rent
179%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
223%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bainbridge Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bainbridge Island residents earn a median household income of $159,882 , which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $92,311. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bainbridge Island is $1,076,200 , 282% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,754. Median rent is $2,081/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Bainbridge Island reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 968/100K.

Education

75.0% of adults in Bainbridge Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bainbridge Island has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population24,607
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$159,882
Per Capita$92,311
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,076,200
Rent$2,081
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$1,177,754
Housing Units10,639
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property968/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation141 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.0%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+34.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Bainbridge Island was founded in 1841.
The median home in Bainbridge Island was built in 1988.
17.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.