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Port Orchard, WA

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Bask in waterfront living between nature and the city

Coastal Suburban Scenic Lush Mountain Views Active Quaint Convenient Quiet Welcoming

Port Orchard is a waterfront community on the Kitsap Peninsula. Located between the bustling city of Seattle and the lush Olympic National Park, Port Orchard offers residents access to both metropolitan and natural amenities. Port Orchard borders the Puget Sound, providing abundant opportunities for boating and water sports, stunning waterfront views, and ferry access to Seattle.

Port Orchard’s walkable downtown area also stretches along the waterfront, featuring lines of unique shops, antique stores, and tasty restaurants. The tight-knit community in Port Orchard enjoys a small-town atmosphere with a variety of local events such as First Friday Artwalks, the Festival of Chimes and Lights, Pooch and Purr Pet Parade, and summertime concerts. Convenience to Route 16 and Washington State Ferries allows for simple commutes and travels from Port Orchard.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Port Orchard, WA is $1,492 for a studio, $1,654 for one bedroom, $1,823 for two bedrooms, and $2,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Orchard has increased by 6.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,654/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$2,523/month
1,474 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Port Orchard, WA is 16.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Port Orchard is 17.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,492 - $2,122. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 7.7% less for utilities, and 34.5% more for transportation.

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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Olalla Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

286 Students

8
out of 10

Orchard Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

549 Students

7
out of 10

Sunnyslope Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

7
out of 10

Mullenix Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

362 Students

6
out of 10

Manchester Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

478 Students

5
out of 10

Cedar Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

653 Students

7
out of 10

John Sedgwick Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

729 Students

6
out of 10

Marcus Whitman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

686 Students

3
out of 10

South Kitsap High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,389 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Illahee State Park
  • Blake Island Marine State Park
  • Manchester State Park (WA)
  • IslandWood
  • Fort Ward Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.