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