Living in Navy Yard City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Navy Yard City · Census data 2020–2024
Navy Yard City has 2,672 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $69,852 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $342,600, the median rent is $1,714/month.
Navy Yard City at a glance
- Population
- 2,672
- Median age
- 34.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $69,852State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $342,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,714/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Navy Yard City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Navy Yard City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Navy Yard City the median home value is $342,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,714 per month, which is 40.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,758 a month in housing costs.
Navy Yard City median household income
The median household income in Navy Yard City is $69,852 and the income per person is $52,694. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Navy Yard City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,368
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.03
Navy Yard City demographics
- Population
- 2,672
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,315
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 19%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Navy Yard City ›
Education in Navy Yard City
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Navy Yard City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Navy Yard City
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Navy Yard City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Port Orchard | 17,149 | $89,795 | $539,700 | $1,797 |
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
| 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 |
| Kitsap Lake | 2,186 | $100,602 | $475,900 | $1,784 |
| Enetai | 2,387 | $87,870 | $454,000 | $1,646 |
| Erlands Point | 854 | $114,044 | $564,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Navy Yard City, WA?
The median household income in Navy Yard City is $69,852, 29% 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 Navy Yard City?
The median home value in Navy Yard City is $342,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Navy Yard City?
The median gross rent in Navy Yard City is $1,714 per month, about 40.2% of household income.
Is Navy Yard City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Navy Yard City?
The median age in Navy Yard City is 34.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Navy Yard City?
The average commute to work in Navy Yard City is 20 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Navy Yard City?
The unemployment rate in Navy Yard City is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Navy Yard City?
23.2% of adults in Navy Yard City 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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