Living in Brinnon, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brinnon · Census data 2020–2024
Brinnon has 758 residents with a median age of 67.9. The median household income is $62,857 (36% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $1,260/month.
Brinnon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brinnon at a glance
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 67.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $62,857State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,260/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Brinnon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brinnon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brinnon the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month, which is 45.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,440 a month in housing costs.
Brinnon median household income
The median household income in Brinnon is $62,857 and the income per person is $43,076. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Brinnon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 953
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 61.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.05
61.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brinnon has many vacation and second homes.
Brinnon demographics
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 67.9
- Under 18
- 5.8%
- 65 and older
- 55.9%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 23.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brinnon ›
Education in Brinnon
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Brinnon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brinnon
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Brinnon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnon | 758 | $62,857 | $275,000 | $1,260 |
| Seabeck | 787 | $106,667 | $657,400 | $2,674 |
| Chico | 3,336 | $140,500 | $672,600 | $1,610 |
| Bangor Base | 6,112 | $79,918 | — | $2,353 |
| Silverdale | 20,685 | $105,483 | $555,300 | $2,143 |
| Kitsap Lake | 2,186 | $100,602 | $475,900 | $1,784 |
| Erlands Point | 854 | $114,044 | $564,000 | — |
| Quilcene | 362 | $34,464 | $274,300 | $1,078 |
| Rocky Point | 1,716 | $85,521 | $534,600 | $1,860 |
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What is the median household income in Brinnon, WA?
The median household income in Brinnon is $62,857, 36% 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 Brinnon?
The median home value in Brinnon is $275,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Brinnon?
The median gross rent in Brinnon is $1,260 per month, about 45.5% of household income.
Is Brinnon, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Brinnon?
The median age in Brinnon is 67.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Brinnon?
The average commute to work in Brinnon is 30 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brinnon?
The unemployment rate in Brinnon is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brinnon?
28.4% of adults in Brinnon 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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