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Poulsbo, Washington

city · Kitsap County

At a glance

12,165
Population
$620,100
Median home value (all homes)
104% above U.S. median
$675,871
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,886/mo
Median rent
40% above U.S. median
$116,250
Median household income
48% above U.S. median
28.3 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
12.13%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing122% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities16% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost43% above
For business: Washington is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates96.8%
College graduates49.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Poulsbo Economic Development
The Planning & Economic Development Department provides land use planning, permitting, and economic development services for Poulsbo residents and businesses. It serves Poulsbo residents and local businesses by supporting land use planning, permitting, and related economic development activities.
county Economic Dev Council Kitsap County
Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is the Kitsap County economic development organization focused on promoting economic growth and opportunity across industries, with programs such as APEX and SIOP to assist businesses and government contracting.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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