Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) B
Home Made Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Oasis
Coffee Shop
Leanna's Art & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bay Bouy Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uncle Dave's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fraîche Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cutters Point
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Cafe Alara
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Juice and Java
Coffee Shop
Meeting House
Coffee Shop
Dallas Donuts
Coffee Shop
6th and Java
Coffee Shop
Simply Sublime Espresso
Coffee Shop
The Bridge
Coffee Shop
Revive Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ladybug Espresso
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Log Cabin Museum
Museum
Awakening Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Hi Joy Bowl
Bowling Alley
Imagination Station
Theatre Arts
Sidney Museum and Arts
Museum
Sidney Art Gallery & Museum
Museum
Veterans Living History Museum
Museum
Wilkerson's Port Orchard Gallery
Art Gallery
Western Washington Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Regal South Sound Cinema 10
Cinema
Bug & Reptile Museum
Museum
Puget Sound Navy Museum
Museum
USS Parche Sail
Attraction
SeeFilm Cinema
Cinema
USS Turner Joy
Museum
Collective Visions Gallery
Art Gallery
Kitsap History Museum
Museum
Historic Roxy Theater
Cinema
Admiral Theatre
Cinema
The Charleston
Theatre Arts
Bremerton Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (24) A-
End Zone Sports Pub
Bar
The Candy Shoppe
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Nauti Mermaid
Bar
Penninsula BevCo
Bar
Sue's Fresh Juice Bar and Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Carter's Chocolates
Sweets
The Dock Bar and Eatery
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Slaughter County Brew Company
Bar
Hi-Tide Bar & Grill
Bar
Blue Goose Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Tia's Pizza and Subs
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ace Teriyaki
Fast Food
Fitness (3) C-
North by Northwest Crossfit
Gym
IGI Fitness
Gym
Gritness Cross Training
Gym
Bremerton Dance Center
Gym
Sheridan Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Filipino-American Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) C-
Beach House Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Nostalgia House Bakery
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Saboteur Bakery
Bakery
Franz Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Saar's Super Savers Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Clayton Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Port of Bremerton Marina Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rockwell Park
Park
Etta Turner Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Van Zee Park
Park
South Kitsap Regional Park
Park
Lund Village
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Fire Station Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bill Bloomquist Rotary Park
Park
View Point Park
Park
Harborside Fountain Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Kiwanis Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sidney Art Gallery & Museum
Gift Shop
Calibre Salon
Hairdresser
Sugardaddy's Salon
Hairdresser
Essentials Salon
Hairdresser
Rose Nails
Beauty
Salon Pettirosso Hair & Such
Hairdresser
Olympic Bike & Skate
Bicycle
GiGi's Emporium
Clothing
Scott McClendon Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Old Central Antique Mall
Furniture
Crow's Curiosities
Gift Shop
Sheri's Waxing & Skin
Beauty
Gazebo Florist
Florist
Seaside Blonde Vintage Home & Fancy Goods
Interior Decoration
Revival
Gift Shop
LinzieJo & Co.
Clothing
Serenity Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
My Goods Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Desert Sun Tanning Salon
Beauty
Lovely Nails
Beauty
Zehaira Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Port Orchard.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Bremerton Transportation Center
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
West Bremerton Transit Center
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.7% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Port Orchard is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Port Orchard crime rates are 6,281 per 100k, which is 68% higher than Washington
Property Crime
5,841 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
440 crimes per 100k D
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employment A+

The median income in Port Orchard is $71,719 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$71,719 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Roger Cloutier LMP
Doctor
Harbor Speech Pathology
Doctor
CB1 Dental Labs
Dentist
Chris Mueller DDS Implant & Dental Center
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CHI Franciscan Health
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Family Dental Care
Dentist
Upper Cervical
Clinic
Bremerton Police Department
Police
Doyle Chiropractic
Clinic
Peninsula Community Health Services
Clinic
Station No. 1
Fire Station
Bremerton Dental
Dentist
Washington State Patrol
Police
Healthy Teeth Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Franciscan Medical Clinic
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Station #11
Fire Station
Max Meigs Fire Station #2
Fire Station
St. Michael Medical Center Bremerton
Hospital
Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Port Orchard home prices are $357,500 - which is 33% higher than Washington
Home Price
$357,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Port Orchard graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Washington
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (17) F
Discovery Montessori
Explorer Academy
East Port Orchard Elementary
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Cedar Heights Middle School
Orchard Heights Elementary
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
Sidney Glen Elementary School
Bremerton Home Link Program
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Catalyst Public Schools
Crownhill Elementary School
Mountain View Middle School
Kitsap Lake Elementary
Manchester Elementary School
High Schools (6) A+
South Kitsap High School
Explorer Academy
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
Discovery
Kitsap Co Detention Ctr
Renaissance Alternative High School
Career & Academic Re-Engagement Center
Washington Youth Academy
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Morgan Center School
Bremerton High School
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ratings C+

Port Orchard has an overall rating of 68% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes C
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Port Orchard Area Facts

  • Port Orchard has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Port Orchard crime rates are 68% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Port Orchard is 14% higher than the Washington average

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Port Orchard, Washington: Small-town Living with Urban Convenience 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Located in the shadow of the majestic Olympic Mountains and along the shores of Puget Sound, Port Orchard, Washington is an idyllic place to live. I love living in Port Orchard because of its close proximity to Seattle, accessible via a short ferry ride. Port Orchard is the perfe ...Read More ct combination of small-town living and urban convenience. Due to its location between both Seattle and Tacoma, the area offers plentiful job opportunities in a myriad of industries.

Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the many recreational opportunities the area affords its residents. The best areas in Port Orchard and the beaches and trails along Puget Sound. The nearby mountains also offer a multitude of hiking opportunities. Manchester State Park is a favorite among locals for its camping and hiking fun. The historic Log Cabin Museum is a step back in time, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Neighboring town Bremerton features a boardwalk area boasting an eclectic mix of shopping and dining options. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Orchard? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Clayton Playground
      Unknown Name
      Port of Bremerton Marina Park
      Unknown Name
      Rockwell Park
      Etta Turner Park
      Veterans Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Log Cabin Museum
      Awakening Performing Arts
      Hi Joy Bowl
      Imagination Station
      Sidney Museum and Arts
      Sidney Art Gallery & Museum
      Veterans Living History Museum
      Wilkerson's Port Orchard Gallery

      Food & Drink

      End Zone Sports Pub
      The Candy Shoppe
      Arby's
      Nauti Mermaid
      Penninsula BevCo
      Sue's Fresh Juice Bar and Sandwich Shop
      Carter's Chocolates
      The Dock Bar and Eatery

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Orchard? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Port Orchard.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Orchard? The cost of living in Port Orchard is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
      Port Orchard
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Port Orchard? Port Orchard crime rates are 6,281, which are 68% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      6,281 per 100k people

      170% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      170% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Port Orchard? The median income in Port Orchard is $71,719 which is 14% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $71,71930% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,7576% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Port Orchard a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      CHI Franciscan Health

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Harbor Speech Pathology
      Roger Cloutier LMP

      A+ Housing

      What are Port Orchard home prices? Port Orchard home prices are $357,500 - which is 33% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $357,50094% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34342% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Port Orchard have good schools? The Port Orchard graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Washington
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Port Orchard a good place to live? Port Orchard has an overall rating of 68% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      13 total surveys

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