Living in Gorst, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorst · Census data 2020–2024
Gorst has 550 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median home value is $428,700, the median rent is $1,716/month.
Gorst is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gorst at a glance
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 27.7State: 38.3
- Median home value
- $428,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,716/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Gorst a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gorst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gorst the median home value is $428,700, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Gorst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.40
Gorst demographics
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 27.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorst ›
Education in Gorst
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Gorst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gorst
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Gorst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorst | 550 | — | $428,700 | $1,716 |
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
| East Port Orchard | 4,725 | $75,320 | $435,900 | $1,554 |
| Kitsap Lake | 2,186 | $100,602 | $475,900 | $1,784 |
| Parkwood | 6,873 | $88,625 | $441,400 | $1,778 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
| Rocky Point | 1,716 | $85,521 | $534,600 | $1,860 |
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What is the average home price in Gorst?
The median home value in Gorst is $428,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Gorst?
The median gross rent in Gorst is $1,716 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Gorst, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Gorst?
The median age in Gorst is 27.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Gorst?
The average commute to work in Gorst is 28 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gorst?
The unemployment rate in Gorst is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gorst?
8.8% of adults in Gorst 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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