At a Glance
Median Income
$74,399
$40,201 per capita
Home Value
$409,500
Zillow: $477,013
Median Rent
$1,535/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
403/100K
3,259/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Bremerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bremerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bremerton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bremerton residents earn a median household income of $74,399 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,201. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% 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 Bremerton is $409,500 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,013. Median rent is $1,535/month, with 31.9% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Bremerton reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,259/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Bremerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bremerton 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
Population44,531
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,566/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,399
Per Capita$40,201
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$409,500
Rent$1,535
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$477,013
Housing Units18,930
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent403/100K
Property3,259/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary561/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Bremerton was founded in 1891.
The median home in Bremerton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% 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.