Washington · Metropolitan Area
Port Orchard is a small city in Washington with a population of 16,398. Residents earn $81,472 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Port Orchard receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Port Orchard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Port Orchard is $81,472, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Port Orchard is $492,000, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,760 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,444 per 100,000, 229% above the national average.
32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Port Orchard 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.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,472 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,091 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $492,000 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $550,323 |
| Median List Price | $665,000 |
| Median List Price | $665,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $296 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 33.8% |
| Inventory | 74 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,760 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,947 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Total Violent | 601.0/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 76.1/100K |
| Robbery | 53.3/100K |
| Assault | 471.7/100K |
| Total Property | 6,443.5/100K |
| 229% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,004.2/100K |
| Theft | 4,899.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 540.1/100K |
| Arson | 7.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.9 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5384°N, 122.6324°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.2% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,701/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |