Silverdale, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
21,046 Population 1,666/sq mi density
$101,445 Median Income $48,273 per capita
$507,600 Home Value $602,343 Zillow
$2,056 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$101,445 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$507,600 home value, $2,056/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Silverdale, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,445
35% above
$48,273 per capita
Home Value
$507,600
80% above
Zillow: $602,343
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
77% above
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Silverdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
180%
Rent
177%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silverdale a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silverdale residents earn a median household income of $101,445 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,273. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Silverdale is $507,600 , 80% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,343. Median rent is $2,056/month, with 32.8% 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 1991.

Education

35.7% of adults in Silverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silverdale 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

Population21,046
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,666/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans19.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,445
Per Capita$48,273
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$507,600
Rent$2,056
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$602,343
Housing Units8,942
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation62 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Silverdale was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% 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.