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East Port Orchard, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,581 Population 3,601/sq mi density
$72,639 Median Income $42,756 per capita
$394,100 Home Value $550,323 Zillow
$1,632 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
601 Violent Crime/100K 6,444 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,639 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$394,100 home value, $1,632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
601 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

East Port Orchard, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,639
3% below
$42,756 per capita
Home Value
$394,100
40% above
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
40% above
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
601/100K
58% above
6,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr

How East Port Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
140%
Rent
140%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Port Orchard a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Port Orchard residents earn a median household income of $72,639 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,756. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 East Port Orchard is $394,100 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,323. Median rent is $1,632/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 1978.

Safety & Crime

East Port Orchard reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,444/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in East Port Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Port Orchard 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

Population5,581
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,601/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,639
Per Capita$42,756
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$394,100
Rent$1,632
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units2,165
Rent Burden38.6%

Crime

F
Violent601/100K
Property6,444/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation344 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in East Port Orchard was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.