Kitsap Lake, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Kitsap Lake is a small town in Washington with a population of 1,879. Residents earn $90,156 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,879 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$90,156 Median Income $48,339 per capita
$421,200 Home Value
$1,719 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,156 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$421,200 home value, $1,719/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,156
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $421,200
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,719
48% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,879
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,156
Per Capita$48,339
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$421,200
Rent$1,719
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation61 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Libraries9

Is Kitsap Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kitsap Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Kitsap Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kitsap Lake is $90,156, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kitsap Lake is $421,200, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,719 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Kitsap Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Kitsap Lake has a population of 1,879 with a density of 1,620 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.7%), with 5.9% Hispanic, 9.4% Black.

Population

1,879
Total Population
1,620
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kitsap Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kitsap Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kitsap Lake is $90,156, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Kitsap Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,156
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,339
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% 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 Rate1.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kitsap Lake is $421,200, 49% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,719 (48% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$421,200
49% above US avg
Median List Price$310,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$310,000
$/Sq Ft$292
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,719
48% above US avg

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-Occupied51.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate1.67%
In Kitsap Lake, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kitsap Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.9%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.7%
Checkup Rate69.2%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Kitsap Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation61 ft (19 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Coordinates47.5904°N, 122.7088°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Work from Home8.7%

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