Kitsap Lake, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

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 $477,013 Zillow
$1,719 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,156 median income, 3.0% 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

Kitsap Lake, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,156
20% above
$48,339 per capita
Home Value
$421,200
49% above
Zillow: $477,013
Median Rent
$1,719/mo
48% above
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Kitsap Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
149%
Rent
148%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kitsap Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kitsap Lake residents earn a median household income of $90,156 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,339. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% 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 Kitsap Lake is $421,200 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,013. Median rent is $1,719/month, with 24.5% 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 1985.

Education

19.5% of adults in Kitsap Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population1,879
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$90,156
Per Capita$48,339
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A
Home Value$421,200
Rent$1,719
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$477,013
Housing Units933
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation61 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Kitsap Lake was built in 1985.
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.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.