The Town FilesBremerton, Washington
City in Kitsap County · population 43,505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $439,400
- Household income
- $74,940
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 33.2
Bremerton is a city of 43,505 people in Kitsap County, Washington. The median home is worth $439,400, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 95% of Washington towns, hipper than 95% of Washington towns.
How Bremerton ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bremerton is worth $439,400, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $74,940, which is more affordable than 33% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,641 a month. 48.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bremerton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $439,400 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,641 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $74,940 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 48.1% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Bremerton
| People | Bremerton | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 13.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Bremerton
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bremerton since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 18, 2018 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 18, 2018.
Severe weather in Kitsap County since 1996
Kitsap County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| December 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1734: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 17, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1641: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tidal Surge, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3227: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Kitsap County
Kitsap County had 93,571 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,579 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Bremerton itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Bremerton
23 public schools with 9,196 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton High School | 9-12 | 1,279 | 20.6 |
| Olympic High School | 9-12 | 1,159 | 22.7 |
| Mountain View Middle School | 6-8 | 811 | 17.3 |
| Fairview Middle School | 6-8 | 588 | 19.6 |
| Barker Creek Community School | K-12 | 529 | 44.1 |
| Armin Jahr Elementary | K-5 | 487 | 16.2 |
| Catalyst Public Schools (charter) | K-8 | 483 | 15.1 |
| John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park | PK-5 | 458 | 15.8 |
| Pinecrest Elementary | PK-5 | 439 | 15.7 |
| View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy | PK-5 | 394 | 14.6 |
| Woodlands Elementary | K-5 | 379 | 14.6 |
| Green Mountain Elementary | PK-5 | 356 | 16.2 |
Towns near Bremerton
- Navy Yard City, WA2.7 mi · 2,759 people · home $342,600
- Port Orchard, WA3.9 mi · 15,587 people · home $539,700
- East Port Orchard, WA4.8 mi · 5,262 people · home $435,900
- Parkwood, WA5.4 mi · 7,635 people · home $441,400
- Tracyton, WA5.7 mi · 5,967 people · home $470,200
- Chico, WA5.7 mi · 2,723 people · home $672,600
- Bethel, WA5.9 mi · 4,073 people · home $473,900
- Manchester, WA8.2 mi · 5,714 people · home $478,200
Bremerton questions
Is Bremerton, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bremerton scores better for retirees than 14% of Washington towns and quieter than 5%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Bremerton?
The median owner-occupied home in Bremerton is valued at $439,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,940, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,641 a month.
What is the weather like in Bremerton?
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Bremerton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bremerton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 18, 2018. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)