Poulsbo

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Poulsbo, WA

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Enjoy the comfort of a small town with Scandinavian flair

Coastal Scenic Charming Quaint Picturesque Walkable Eclectic Active Welcoming Laidback

Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula bordering Liberty Bay, Poulsbo is known as the Viking City for its extensive Norwegian heritage. Poulsbo’s historic downtown area, affectionately referred to as Little Norway, is brimming with cafes, galleries, museums, restaurants, and shops along Front Street in storefronts adorned with decorative Norwegian folk art. Names of shops and streets are inspired by Scandinavian culture, including the Nordic Maid and King Olaf Street.

Poulsbo’s warm community is brought together by the waterfront local, support for small businesses, and community events such as the annual Viking Fest, Poulsbo Arts Festival, and Summer Nights at the Bay Concert Series. Several parks, Liberty Bay, and the nearby Olympic Mountains provide opportunities for all kinds of outdoor recreation like mountain biking, kayaking, and fly fishing. Poulsbo has all the comforts of a small town with ferry access to Seattle, which is right across the Puget Sound.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Poulsbo, WA is $1,123 for a studio, $1,890 for one bedroom, $2,043 for two bedrooms, and $2,592 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poulsbo has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,890/month
690 Sq Ft
House
$2,798/month
1,714 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Poulsbo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

448 Students

Vinland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

Hilder Pearson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

286 Students

Chief Kitsap Academy

Public

Grades K-12

84 Students

Breidablik Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

326 Students

Poulsbo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

685 Students

Chief Kitsap Academy

Public

Grades K-12

84 Students

North Kitsap High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,063 Students

Chief Kitsap Academy

Public

Grades K-12

84 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kitsap Memorial State Park
  • Bloedel Reserve
  • John H. Rudolph Planetarium
  • Ritchie Observatory
  • Battle Point Park

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma 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 2025.