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Bainbridge Island, Washington

Introduction to Bainbridge Island, Washington

Bainbridge Island, Washington is 9 miles W of Seattle, Washington. It is in Kitsap county. The city is part of the Bremerton metro area. The population of Bainbridge Island is 20,308.

Bainbridge Island History

In 1841 this region was christened "Bainbridge Island" in honor of Commodore William Bainbridge. The name was given by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes. The island was initially a center for the shipbuilding and logging industries. Japanese-American residents of the area were sent to internment camps during the World War II. It became an affluent bedroom community of Seattle during the 1960s.

Bainbridge Island and nearby Attractions

  • Fay Bainbridge State Park
  • Bremerton Naval Museum
  • Woodland Park Zoo
  • Seattle Aquarium
  • Pacific Science Center
  • Fun Forest Amusement Park

Things To Do In Bainbridge Island

While in Bainbridge Island, you can visit Fort Ward State Park, Fay Bainbridge State Park, Battle Point Park, and Grand Forest. The Fort Ward, Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, and Pleasant Beach are also worth visiting. You can enjoy fishing and boating on Gazzam Lake. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Bainbridge Village Shopping Center.

Bainbridge Island Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available from Boeing Field/King County International Airport.

Bainbridge Island Higher Education

Olympic College and Art Institute of Seattle are the nearby colleges.

High Points

Bainbridge Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBainbridge Island Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBainbridge Island Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBainbridge Island College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bainbridge Island People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 8%Bainbridge Island Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Bainbridge Island Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bainbridge Island Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bainbridge Island Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Bainbridge Island Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bainbridge Island, WA

Comparing Bainbridge Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity44
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime99

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