Living in East Port Orchard, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Port Orchard · Census data 2020–2024
East Port Orchard has 4,725 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $75,320 (23% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $435,900, the median rent is $1,554/month.
East Port Orchard at a glance
- Population
- 4,725
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $75,320State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $435,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,554/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is East Port Orchard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Port Orchard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Port Orchard the median home value is $435,900, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,554 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,041 a month in housing costs.
East Port Orchard median household income
The median household income in East Port Orchard is $75,320 and the income per person is $43,704. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in East Port Orchard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,883
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.78
East Port Orchard demographics
- Population
- 4,725
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,687
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Port Orchard ›
Education in East Port Orchard
23.3% of adults 25 and older in East Port Orchard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Port Orchard
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
East Port Orchard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Port Orchard | 4,725 | $75,320 | $435,900 | $1,554 |
| Parkwood | 6,873 | $88,625 | $441,400 | $1,778 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Southworth | 2,286 | $123,281 | $647,300 | $1,990 |
| Manchester | 5,956 | $126,371 | $478,200 | $1,740 |
| Enetai | 2,387 | $87,870 | $454,000 | $1,646 |
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
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What is the median household income in East Port Orchard, WA?
The median household income in East Port Orchard is $75,320, 23% 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 East Port Orchard?
The median home value in East Port Orchard is $435,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in East Port Orchard?
The median gross rent in East Port Orchard is $1,554 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is East Port Orchard, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in East Port Orchard?
The median age in East Port Orchard is 36.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in East Port Orchard?
The average commute to work in East Port Orchard is 31 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Port Orchard?
The unemployment rate in East Port Orchard is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Port Orchard?
23.3% of adults in East Port Orchard 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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