At a Glance
Median Income
$95,774
$50,366 per capita
Home Value
$574,900
Zillow: $664,609
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.2%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
9.7% smoking rate
How Poulsbo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poulsbo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poulsbo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poulsbo residents earn a median household income of $95,774 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,366. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Poulsbo is $574,900 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,609. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 31.1% 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
Poulsbo reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,700/100K.
Education
48.2% of adults in Poulsbo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poulsbo 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 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population11,962
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density2,508/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,774
Per Capita$50,366
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$574,900
Rent$1,767
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$664,609
Housing Units5,288
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,700/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Poulsbo was founded in 1907.
The median home in Poulsbo was built in 1994.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field 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.
13.0% 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.