Bremerton, WA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Bremerton, Washington

Life in Bremerton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bremerton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Bremerton based on the most recently available data.

44,830 Population
$483,131 Median home value
$74,940 Median income
120 Cost of living +20% vs US
$1,641 Median rent
5.7% Unemployment
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Bremerton SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8.5/10
Safety 4/10
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 8/10
Commute 6/10

Crime in Bremerton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bremerton. Key points include:

  • There were 1,497 total crimes in Bremerton in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bremerton is 3,248.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bremerton is 434.0 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bremerton is 2,814.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Bremerton is 53.30% above the national average.

1,497
Total Crimes
53.30%
Above National Average
Bremerton
US

Crime In Bremerton Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Bremerton
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,497 3,248.8 2,792.6 2,119.2
Violent Crime 200 434.0 326.1 359.0
Murder 2 4.3 3.8 5.0
Robbery 22 47.7 67.5 61.0
Aggravated Assault 127 275.6 217.0 256.0
Property Crime 1,297 2,814.7 2,466.5 1,760.0
Burglary 230 499.1 398.8 229.0
Larceny 890 1,931.5 1,634.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 177 384.1 433.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Bremerton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bremerton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Bremerton is 120 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Bremerton is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Bremerton is $483,131.

  • The median income in Bremerton is $74,940.

120
Bremerton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Bremerton
US

Cost Of Living In Bremerton Comparison Table

Living Expense Bremerton Washington National Average
Overall 120 120 100
Services 110 108 100
Groceries 108 108 100
Health 143 137 100
Housing 112 111 100
Transportation 109 111 100
Utilities 108 110 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Bremerton, WA Weather

  • The average high in Bremerton is 60.0° and the average low is 43.7°.

  • There are 102.3 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 51.4 inches of precipitation each year with 3.1 inches of snow.

StatBremerton
Average Annual High60.0
Average Annual Low43.7
Annual Precipitation Days102.3
Average Annual Precipitation51.4
Average Annual Snowfall3.1
60.0°
Average High
102.3
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Bremerton, WA Photos

Aerial View Of Bremerton
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Bremerton
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2 Reviews & Comments About Bremerton

HomeSnacks User · None
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We just moved to Bremerton about a year ago and absolutely love it!

There are gorgeous family friendly refurbished parks, the downtown has already had the sidewalks widened, more streets are becoming pedestrian friendly, and there are beautiful homes that are very affordable when compared to King County and Tacoma.

I will admit, I would like to see more little shops and restaurants fill the storefronts, but it's only a matter of time. I think that Bremerton gets a bad rap for how it looked a decade ago, but it is lovely now and getting better every month.

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I agree with you I have lived in Bremerton for about 18 years, I love it..I agree we need to have more business here but too you have to remember we are a navy town so people come and go causing our economy to change alot..

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Bremerton Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Bremerton

The current population in Bremerton is 44,830. The population has increased 18.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 44,830 0.7%
2023 44,531 1.2%
2022 43,983 1.5%
2021 43,345 5.1%
2020 41,258 1.5%
2019 40,631 1.0%
2018 40,220 1.6%
2017 39,584 0.5%
2016 39,388 1.0%
2015 39,017 0.9%
2014 38,664 0.1%
2013 38,614 0.8%
2012 38,311 1.0%
2011 37,933 0.6%
2010 37,689 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bremerton

White 63.0% (28,264)
African American 3.1% (1,399)
American Indian 0.9% (404)
Asian 6.3% (2,841)
Hawaiian 1.8% (827)
Other 0.6% (278)
Two Or More 10.9% (4,874)
Hispanic 13.3% (5,943)
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Bremerton is:

  • 63.0% White with 28,264 White residents.

  • 3.1% African American with 1,399 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 404 American Indian residents.

  • 6.3% Asian with 2,841 Asian residents.

  • 1.8% Hawaiian with 827 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 278 Other residents.

  • 10.9% Two Or More with 4,874 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.3% Hispanic with 5,943 Hispanic residents.

Race Bremerton WA USA
White 63.0% 63.1% 57.4%
African American 3.1% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.9% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 6.3% 9.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 1.8% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 10.9% 6.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 13.3% 14.4% 19.3%

Gender in Bremerton

Female 47.1% (21,106)
Male 52.9% (23,724)
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  • Bremerton is 47.1% female with 21,106 female residents.

  • Bremerton is 52.9% male with 23,724 male residents.

Gender Bremerton WA USA
Female 47.1% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 52.9% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bremerton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (448)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (1,793)
High School / GED 24.0% (10,759)
Some College 29.0% (13,000)
Associate's Degree 13.0% (5,827)
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% (8,517)
Master's Degree 8.0% (3,586)
Professional Degree 1.0% (448)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (448)
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  • 1.0% of adults in Bremerton completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Bremerton completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Bremerton completed high school / ged.

  • 29.0% of adults in Bremerton completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Bremerton completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Bremerton completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Bremerton completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bremerton completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bremerton completed doctorate degree.

Education Bremerton WA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 24.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 29.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Bremerton, Washington

Less than $10,000 5.6% (250,009)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% (195,051)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% (232,344)
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% (279,206)
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% (437,210)
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% (851,603)
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% (651,153)
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% (791,002)
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% (460,272)
$200,000 or more 7.5% (335,145)
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  • 5.6% of households in Bremerton earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Bremerton earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Bremerton earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Bremerton earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Bremerton earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Bremerton earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Bremerton earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Bremerton earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Bremerton earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Bremerton earn $200,000 or more.

Income Bremerton WA USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 7.5% 18.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)