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Population
Although Kitsap County has long been Washington State's second most densely populated county, you wouldn't know it by looking around at the beautiful scenery in and around the community. Kitsap County remains a scenic a place to live despite having experienced rapid population growth during the past decade: Year Population 1980 147,152 1990 189,731 2000 230,200 2001 233,400 2003 237,000 Bremerton's population has remained relatively steady over the past two decades fluctuating between 36,000 and 38,730. Housing Affordable family living describes life in Bremerton and the surrounding Kitsap County. Buying a home in Kitsap county is one of life's pleasures. Houses are not only affordable, in a broad range of styles, but many offer family-sized lots, spectacular scenery, quick access to parks and recreation, in friendly safe neighborhoods. Renters will find similar values and options, from modern apartment complexes to quaint cottages. Kitsap County continued to be the hot spot for buyers looking for around Puget Sound. Home prices here average $233,677 in 2004, far lower than the average for King County. In Fall 2004, the average purchase price of a home in Bremerton was $116,812 in West Bremerton and $128,923 in East Bremerton. In the county, new homes average $207,873 while in Bremerton new home prices currently show an average price of $173,459. A good buy can be found in the West Bremerton area with its neighborhoods of beautiful older homes. Many of them are homes with large lots that just need some tender loving care to bring joy to a family. The Economy Bremerton is home to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Station Bremerton and the Pacific Fleet Supply Center. More than 14,000 civilians are employed at these installations. The presence of a strong military in Kitsap County has fostered the development of state-the-art technical support systems such as telecommunications. A review of the employment base in the Bremerton area reveals a high job per resident ratio, as well as a highly skilled, high-tech work force. Bremerton and Kitsap County have been working on diversifying the economic base so it is not so heavily dependent on the military. The current employment picture shows a 38 percent government employment sector, while in 1970 it was 62 percent. Diversification of our economic base also means more balance between service, retail and wholesale trade, manufacturing, and public utility sectors. About Bremerton Located in the heart of Kitsap County, Bremerton is situated between the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges in Western Washington. Bremerton and Kitsap County sit directly across Puget Sound from Seattle and serve as the gateway to the spectacular Olympic Peninsula. Our geographic area contains 236 miles of shoreline and is rich with recreational opportunities. Bremerton was rated the number one place to live in the country in 1990 by Money Magazine and one of the best places to raise a family by Readers Digest in 1997. Again in 1998 Money Magazine rated Bremerton one of the top best places to live in the west and in 2003 Men's Journal selected Bremerton one of the 50 best places to live. The location, the lifestyle, and the livability of the Bremerton area prompts people to locate here, then entices them to stay, raise their families and prosper. |
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