Living in Kitsap Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kitsap Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Kitsap Lake has 2,186 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $100,602 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $475,900, the median rent is $1,784/month.
Kitsap Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,186
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $100,602State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $475,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,784/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Kitsap Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kitsap Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kitsap Lake the median home value is $475,900, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,328 a month in housing costs.
Kitsap Lake median household income
The median household income in Kitsap Lake is $100,602 and the income per person is $52,055. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Kitsap Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 971
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.37
Kitsap Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,186
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 8.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 923
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kitsap Lake ›
Education in Kitsap Lake
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Kitsap Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kitsap Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Kitsap Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsap Lake | 2,186 | $100,602 | $475,900 | $1,784 |
| Erlands Point | 854 | $114,044 | $564,000 | — |
| Rocky Point | 1,716 | $85,521 | $534,600 | $1,860 |
| Chico | 3,336 | $140,500 | $672,600 | $1,610 |
| Tracyton | 6,137 | $103,935 | $470,200 | $1,858 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
| Enetai | 2,387 | $87,870 | $454,000 | $1,646 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
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What is the median household income in Kitsap Lake, WA?
The median household income in Kitsap Lake is $100,602, about the same as 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 Kitsap Lake?
The median home value in Kitsap Lake is $475,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Kitsap Lake?
The median gross rent in Kitsap Lake is $1,784 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is Kitsap Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Kitsap Lake?
The median age in Kitsap Lake is 33.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Kitsap Lake?
The average commute to work in Kitsap Lake is 24 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kitsap Lake?
The unemployment rate in Kitsap Lake is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kitsap Lake?
21.1% of adults in Kitsap Lake 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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