Port Orchard, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,398 Population 1,701/sq mi density
$81,472 Median Income $40,091 per capita
$492,000 Home Value $556,370 Zillow
$1,760 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
388 Violent Crime/100K 2,941 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,472 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$492,000 home value, $1,760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Orchard, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,472
8% above
$40,091 per capita
Home Value
$492,000
75% above
Zillow: $556,370
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
51% above
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
2% above
2,941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
4% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Port Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
175%
Rent
151%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Orchard a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Orchard residents earn a median household income of $81,472 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,091. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% 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 Port Orchard is $492,000 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,370. Median rent is $1,760/month, with 34.9% 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 1994.

Safety & Crime

Port Orchard reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,941/100K.

Education

32.2% of adults in Port Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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

Data Overview

People

Population16,398
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,701/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans17.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,472
Per Capita$40,091
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B
Home Value$492,000
Rent$1,760
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$556,370
Housing Units6,728
Rent Burden34.9%

Crime

F
Violent388/100K
Property2,941/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation138 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Port Orchard was founded in 1854.
The median home in Port Orchard was built in 1994.
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.
12.4% 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.