At a Glance
Median Income
$81,472
$40,091 per capita
Home Value
$492,000
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
449/100K
3,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Orchard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $550,323. 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 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,351/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population16,398
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,701/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,472
Per Capita$40,091
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$492,000
Rent$1,760
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units6,728
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent449/100K
Property3,351/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault306/100K
Burglary504/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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