Living in Bremerton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bremerton · Census data 2020–2024
Bremerton has 44,830 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $74,940 (24% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $439,400, the median rent is $1,641/month.
Bremerton at a glance
- Population
- 44,830
- Median age
- 33.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $74,940State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $439,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bremerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bremerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bremerton the median home value is $439,400, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,994 a month in housing costs.
Bremerton median household income
The median household income in Bremerton is $74,940 and the income per person is $41,685. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Bremerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,735
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.27
Bremerton demographics
- Population
- 44,830
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 18,272
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bremerton ›
Education in Bremerton
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Bremerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bremerton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 12.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Bremerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Kitsap Lake | 2,186 | $100,602 | $475,900 | $1,784 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
| Erlands Point | 854 | $114,044 | $564,000 | — |
| Rocky Point | 1,716 | $85,521 | $534,600 | $1,860 |
| East Port Orchard | 4,725 | $75,320 | $435,900 | $1,554 |
| Parkwood | 6,873 | $88,625 | $441,400 | $1,778 |
| Tracyton | 6,137 | $103,935 | $470,200 | $1,858 |
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What is the median household income in Bremerton, WA?
The median household income in Bremerton is $74,940, 24% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bremerton?
The median home value in Bremerton is $439,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Bremerton?
The median gross rent in Bremerton is $1,641 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Bremerton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Bremerton?
The median age in Bremerton is 33.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Bremerton?
The average commute to work in Bremerton is 25 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bremerton?
The unemployment rate in Bremerton is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bremerton?
28.5% of adults in Bremerton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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