Brinnon, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Brinnon is a small town in Washington with a population of 774. Residents earn $57,708 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
774 Population 81/sq mi density
$57,708 Median Income $42,469 per capita
$276,900 Home Value $353,259 Zillow
$1,301 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$276,900 home value, $1,301/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,708
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,900
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,301
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

How Brinnon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population774
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans24.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$42,469
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute40 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$276,900
Rent$1,301
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$353,259
Rent Burden38.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.2%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation348 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute40 min
Broadband82.2%
Libraries9

Is Brinnon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brinnon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Brinnon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brinnon is $57,708, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brinnon is $276,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,301 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Brinnon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Brinnon has a population of 774 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 65.8 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 3.7% Hispanic.

Population

774
Total Population
81
People / sq mi
65.8yrs
Median Age
69% above US avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Brinnon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brinnon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brinnon is $57,708, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Brinnon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,708
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,469
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.2 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit6.2%
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brinnon is $276,900, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,301 (12% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $353,259.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,900
2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$353,259

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,301
12% above US avg
Rent Burden38.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate2.54%
In Brinnon, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.2% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brinnon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma12.2%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression30.2%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress16.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate68.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Brinnon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Brinnon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates47.6686°N, 122.9166°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin. 82.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area9.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.2 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit6.2%
Work from Home11.0%

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