At a Glance
Median Income
$159,882
$92,311 per capita
Home Value
$1,076,200
Zillow: $1,146,582
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
901/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.0%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bainbridge Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 1.8% (50% 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 $1,146,582. 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 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 901/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population24,607
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,882
Per Capita$92,311
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,076,200
Rent$2,081
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$1,146,582
Housing Units10,639
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property901/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary167/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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