Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Port Orchard, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,694
Population
18,500
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Bask in waterfront living between nature and the city
Coastal
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Suburban
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Scenic
Port Orchard is a waterfront community on the Kitsap Peninsula. Located between the bustling city of Seattle and the lush Olympic National Park, Port Orchard offers residents access to both metropolitan and natural amenities. Port Orchard borders the Puget Sound, providing abundant opportunities for boating and water sports, stunning waterfront views, and ferry access to Seattle.
Port Orchard’s walkable downtown area also stretches along the waterfront, featuring lines of unique shops, antique stores, and tasty restaurants. The tight-knit community in Port Orchard enjoys a small-town atmosphere with a variety of local events such as First Friday Artwalks, the Festival of Chimes and Lights, Pooch and Purr Pet Parade, and summertime concerts. Convenience to Route 16 and Washington State Ferries allows for simple commutes and travels from Port Orchard.
Popular Neighborhoods
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Sunny days in the McCormick Woods neighborhood can be spent by the water.
The Port Orchard Foot Ferry runs a regular schedule every day to Bremerton.
South Kitsap Regional Park is a major recreational park in Port Orchard.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,072
Average: $99,819
Education
5,001
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,807
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Port Orchard has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Orchard, WA is $1,628 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, $1,998 for two bedrooms, and $2,339 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Orchard has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,694/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$2,901/month
1,835 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Port Orchard, WA is 16.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Port Orchard is 13.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,628 - $2,339. You can expect to pay 11.2% more for groceries, 5.7% more for utilities, and 26.5% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Port Orchard, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
504 Students
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
325 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
541 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
446 Students
John Sedgwick Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
738 Students
Cedar Heights Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
731 Students
Public
Grades K-12
296 Students
Marcus Whitman Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,497 Students
Public
Grades K-12
296 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
231 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Illahee State Park
- Manchester State Park (WA)
- Blake Island Marine State Park
- IslandWood
- Fort Ward Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.