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Port Orchard, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Caleb Moore

Things that make Port Orchard unique

Hey, It's a a small town city with about 16,398 people. Homes are going for about $492,000 on average. Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. T...

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Aaron M.

Top 5 things I love about Port Orchard

I'm originally from Cincinnati and Rent is about $1,760/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $492,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,760 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's cha...

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Theodore

Housing in Port Orchard compared to Albuquerque

I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $492,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,760 for rent here. Median household income is $81,472, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 16,398 people. With a population of 16,398,...

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Wyatt Kim

Studio apartments in Port Orchard -options?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,760/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great.

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Wyatt Kim

Best hidden gems in Port Orchard

Hey folks, It's a a small town city with about 16,398 people. Rent is about $1,760/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $81,472 in Port Orchard. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

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Violet M.

Best hidden gems in Port Orchard

OK so I work in retail and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $81,472 in Port Orchard. Crime rate is something to consider -Port Orchard sits at 449.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,760/month for a decent place. With a population of 16,398, Port Orchard ...

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Theodore

Moving to Port Orchard -what should I know?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $492,000 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. ...

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Madeline L.

Job market in Port Orchard for tech?

You can expect to pay around $1,760 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new developm...

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Caleb Moore

Job market in Port Orchard for tech?

So, The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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