City safety & data profile

Bainbridge IslandWA

Bainbridge Island, WA is a 24K-resident city in Kitsap County with a median household income of $172,188.

Kitsap County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bainbridge Island, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bainbridge Island has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $1,155,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$172,188
Median income
$1,155,900
Median home
3.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island posts a median household income higher than 96% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 4%
by median income, US cities

Where Bainbridge Island income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$172,188 Top 4% higher than 96% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bainbridge Island, WA beyond the headline numbers

Bainbridge Island sits inside Kitsap County, Washington, at roughly 47.63°N, -122.52°W. Population 23,840, $172,188 median household income. Median home value $1,155,900, median rent $2,194. Poverty rate 3.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bainbridge Island's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 34.8%, then obesity at 28.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bainbridge Island from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,840
Bainbridge Island
Median Income
$172,188
+153% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,155,900
+408% vs avg
Median Age
49
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kitsap County) - Bainbridge Island's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
278K+10%
Median Income
$104,158+67%
Median Home Value
$555,100+107%
Poverty Rate
8.2%-21%
Unemployment
4.2%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bainbridge Island, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,194/mo
Poverty Rate
3.5% -75% vs avg
Unemployment 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 76.4%
Work From Home 40.3%
Public Transit 13.4%

Population

White 83.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
34.8%
Obesity
28.3%
Short Sleep Duration
28%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Physical Inactivity
11.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
11.7%
Current Asthma
10.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.4%
Diabetes
9.1%
Current Smoking
6.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 78.6%
Annual Checkup 77.6%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
3.4%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Bainbridge Island, WA? ▼
Bainbridge Island, WA has a population of 23,840 people, located in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Bainbridge Island? ▼
The median household income in Bainbridge Island, WA is $172,188 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.5%.
What is the median home value in Bainbridge Island? ▼
The median home value in Bainbridge Island, WA is $1,155,900. Median rent is $2,194/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bainbridge Island? ▼
The top health indicators in Bainbridge Island include High Blood Pressure (34.8%), Obesity (28.3%), Short Sleep Duration (28%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Bainbridge Island? ▼
The median age in Bainbridge Island, WA is 49 years. 76.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bainbridge Island, WA is located in Kitsap County, Washington. With a population of 24K and a $172,188 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Bainbridge Island area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Bainbridge Island's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bainbridge Island area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kitsap County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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