Rocky Point, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,648 Population 2,321/sq mi density
$83,456 Median Income $49,256 per capita
$531,600 Home Value $550,323 Zillow
$1,560 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,456 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$531,600 home value, $1,560/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Point, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,456
11% above
$49,256 per capita
Home Value
$531,600
89% above
Zillow: $550,323
Median Rent
$1,560/mo
34% above
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
5% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Rocky Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
189%
Rent
134%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rocky Point residents earn a median household income of $83,456 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,256. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Rocky Point is $531,600 , 89% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,323. Median rent is $1,560/month, with 36.8% 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 1973.

Education

32.1% of adults in Rocky Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Point 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

Population1,648
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,321/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,456
Per Capita$49,256
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B
Home Value$531,600
Rent$1,560
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$550,323
Housing Units799
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation37 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Rocky Point was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% 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.