Living in Poulsbo, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poulsbo · Census data 2020–2024
Poulsbo has 12,165 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $116,250 (18% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $620,100, the median rent is $1,886/month.
Poulsbo at a glance
- Population
- 12,165
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $116,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $620,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,886/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Poulsbo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poulsbo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poulsbo the median home value is $620,100, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,886 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,479 a month in housing costs.
Poulsbo median household income
The median household income in Poulsbo is $116,250 and the income per person is $56,418. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Poulsbo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,481
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.24
Poulsbo demographics
- Population
- 12,165
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 5,321
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poulsbo ›
Education in Poulsbo
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Poulsbo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poulsbo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 56%
- Public transit
- 6.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Poulsbo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulsbo | 12,165 | $116,250 | $620,100 | $1,886 |
| Suquamish | 4,084 | $86,224 | $456,100 | $1,460 |
| Bangor Base | 6,112 | $79,918 | — | $2,353 |
| Lofall | 1,800 | $113,750 | $528,300 | $2,012 |
| Silverdale | 20,685 | $105,483 | $555,300 | $2,143 |
| Indianola | 3,468 | $98,684 | $503,800 | $1,443 |
| Kingston | 2,496 | $90,625 | $585,300 | $1,357 |
| Port Gamble Tribal Community | 624 | $70,000 | $218,200 | $1,007 |
| Chico | 3,336 | $140,500 | $672,600 | $1,610 |
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What is the median household income in Poulsbo, WA?
The median household income in Poulsbo is $116,250, 18% higher 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 Poulsbo?
The median home value in Poulsbo is $620,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Poulsbo?
The median gross rent in Poulsbo is $1,886 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Poulsbo, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Poulsbo?
The median age in Poulsbo is 43.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Poulsbo?
The average commute to work in Poulsbo is 28 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poulsbo?
The unemployment rate in Poulsbo is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poulsbo?
49.2% of adults in Poulsbo 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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