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Bremerton, WA

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Bremerton, WA

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population44,531
Foreign Born3.7%
Population Density1,566people per mi²
Median Age33.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

137/100

37% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Bremerton, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$46k
Comfortable $80k$117k
Luxury $117k+$182k+
Elite (Top 5%) $138k+$214k+
Affordability Ratio

64%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean77%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
15
Positive
13
Poor
1
Negative
5

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

2.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Hospital

16 within 20 miles

3mi

Airport

SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International

19.9mi

Post Office

USPS — 200 National Avenue South, Bremerton

2.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf5Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.5 mi
Marina11Nearest 2 mi
Winery1Nearest 8.2 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 4.9 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 3.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$74k+8.5%
1% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1M
54% above US avg
College Educated
26.9%
23% below US avg
WFH
9.4%
34% below US avg
Homeownership
49.0%
25% below US avg
Median Home
$410k
45% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
27.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−16.5%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents19% below state avg
Robbery
0.50 / 1k Residents5% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.01 / 1k Residents11% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−23.7%
Burglary
4.26 / 1k Residents45% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
17.21 / 1k Residents33% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.52 / 1k Residents8% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+10Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Bremerton, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season240 days332 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.8"
Elevation545 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,566/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor14 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Tsunami, Heat Wave, Coastal Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 101 mi · coast 14 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$158.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSEA20 mi away
Distance to State Capital36 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison14 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:08:12.000Z

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