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Port Orchard INFORMATION

Population: 7,969

Male 49% Female 51%
Married 52%
Single 48%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

6/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

5/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Port Orchard has a very low population density. Port Orchard is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

1,981 Port Orchard
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 6/10 and an overall value of 5/10, there are many things to love about Port Orchard, WA, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Port Orchard, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Port Orchard has a population density of 1,981, with 7,969 current residents.

Out of the 7,969 current residents, 49% are male and 51% are female. 52% of the residents are married and 48% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Average air quality

Weather

  • 42% Sun
  • 52% Rain
  • 8% Snow

Condition

55°F average temperature

  • 30 years Median home age
  • $208,790 Median home price
  • -6.42% Home appreciation rate
  • 12.32% Annual property tax
  • 38%
    Homes owned
  • 50.2%
    Homes rented
  • 11.7%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Port Orchard, the air quality is 56% and the weather, on average, is 42% sunny, 52% rainy, and 8% snowy. The average temperature is 55°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Port Orchard, you should know that 38% of homes are owned while 50.2% of homes are rented, and 11.7% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $208,790, the median age of homes is 30 years, the annual home appreciation is -6.42% and the annual property tax is 12.32%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    9
  • Average age

    35
  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of Port Orchard, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Port Orchard’s crime rate is 9 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Port Orchard is 35 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 54.89% Democratic, 42.63% Republican, and 2.47% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

7%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:19

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    8.9%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    26.6%
  • Service Occupations
    20.6%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    11.3%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    17.3%
  • 83%
    High school diploma
  • 8%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 10%
    Bachelors degree
  • 4%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Port Orchard, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 7.10% of residents are unemployed in Port Orchard (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Port Orchard residents: 8.9% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 15.30% are in the arts and sciences field, 20.6% are in the customer service field, 26.6% are in the sales field, 0.00% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 17.3% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 11.3% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:19. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 83.42%, 8.30% of residents have an associate’s degree, 9.92% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 4.30% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Port Orchard, you should be aware that the average commute time is 31 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Port Orchard have a few different options. 74% of commuters use their own cars, 15% of commuters carpool, 5% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.

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