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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 15% higher than the Washington average
Cost of living in Port Orchard is 14% higher than the Washington average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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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

Clayton Playground

Port of Bremerton Marina Park

Rockwell Park

Etta Turner Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Van Zee Park

South Kitsap Regional Park

Lund Village

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.

34% more expensive than average

18% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Port Orchard? Port Orchard crime rates are 3,730, which are 15% higher than Washington

3,730 per 100k people

64% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

64% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

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

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

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

4% higher than the US average

School test scores

27% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

14 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

13 total surveys