Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Poulsbo
Poulsbo, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,916
Population
12,120
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Enjoy the comfort of a small town with Scandinavian flair
Coastal
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Scenic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Picturesque
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Walkable
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Eclectic
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Active
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Welcoming
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Laidback
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,491
Average: $115,262
Education
4,075
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,443
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Poulsbo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Poulsbo, WA is $1,217 for a studio, $1,894 for one bedroom, $2,051 for two bedrooms, and $2,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poulsbo has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,894/month
690 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Poulsbo, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
286 Students
Public
Grades K-12
84 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
326 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades K-12
84 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,063 Students
Public
Grades K-12
84 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kitsap Memorial State Park
- Bloedel Reserve
- John H. Rudolph Planetarium
- Ritchie Observatory
- Battle Point Park
Military Bases
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 February 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.