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Bremerton, WA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Bremerton.

Population: 95,674 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bremerton, WA is $471,108 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $364,929 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,921/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, landslide, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$471,108

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$471,108
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+6.7%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$494,615
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$364,929
Median list price
$363,075
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
+5.8%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
285
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
132

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,921/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Catalyst Public Schools, Bremerton School District, Central Kitsap School District
Schools include
Catalyst Public Schools, Armin Jahr Elementary, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy, Mountain View Middle School, Fairview Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, landslide, coastalFlooding, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Complex (0.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
327
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
274
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,554
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,955

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
94
Nearest airport
Leisureland Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bremerton National Airport (PWT) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER, SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
31
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+515 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
48.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,454
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
86.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,179
Average weekly wage
$1,099
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
976

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BremertonState medianUS median
Median home value$471,108$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$364,929$510,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,921/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,454$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bremerton, WA?
$471,108.
What is the median sale price in Bremerton, WA?
$364,929.
How long do homes take to sell in Bremerton, WA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Bremerton, WA?
Typical rent: $1,921/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bremerton, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, landslide, coastalFlooding, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Bremerton, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bremerton, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bremerton, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bremerton, WA?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Complex, 0.1 mi.
How many schools serve Bremerton, WA?
24 schools (14 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bremerton, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bremerton, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bremerton, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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