At a Glance
Median Income
$57,708
$42,469 per capita
Home Value
$276,900
Zillow: $353,259
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
4,599/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Brinnon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brinnon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brinnon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brinnon residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,469. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% 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 Brinnon is $276,900 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,259. Median rent is $1,301/month, with 38.6% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Brinnon reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,599/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Brinnon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brinnon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population774
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$42,469
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$276,900
Rent$1,301
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$353,259
Housing Units987
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property4,599/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute40 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Brinnon was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
39.5% 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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