Kitsap County

WA · Pop. 26,837 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Kitsap County is a rural county in WA with a population of approximately 26,837.

$/Acre: $1,476
Property Tax: 0.98%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 46%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 15.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%
Local Sales Tax1.15%
Combined Sales Tax7.65%
Cost of Living Index104
Median Household Income$62,010
Poverty Rate20.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,476
Median Home Price$299K
Acres for Sale956
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall16.6 inches
Avg Summer High75°F
Avg Winter Low30°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,742 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)316 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K604
Property Crime /100K702
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town21 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyStrong