Bremerton, WA

Bremerton, Washington

Introduction to Bremerton, Washington

Bremerton is situated along the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound area in Kitsap County. Seattle can be reached by an hour long ferry ride that transports vehicles as well as walking passengers. The town is divided by the Port Washington Narrows. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is located in Bremerton. The fine arts scene is recognized as one of the biggest and most noteworthy in the Northwest Region. The Gold Mountain Golf Complex has been rated as one of the premier public golf courses in the United States.

History

During the mid-1880's the logging and timber industry was the primary factor for the economy. In 1888 the U.S. Navy concluded that Point Turner, situated between the waters of Sinclair and Dyes Inlets would be a great location for the shipyard they planned to build in the Pacific Northwest. The Navy purchased land and constructed the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Due to the Bremerton waterfront being filled with prostitution, sailors being robbed, opium houses and saloons, Navy Secretary Charles Darling moved the shipyard to California in 1902. After the city revoked the liquor licenses Darling decided to return the shipyard to Bremerton.

During World War I the manufacturing of submarines and the construction of another dry dock significantly expanded the workforce in the area. The large increase in population during World War II can be attributed to the vast amount of shipbuilding and repair and maintenance services that were provided. However, a vast number of the workers were living there on a temporary basis and vacated the region by 1950.

Transportation

The city is served by Kitsap Transit.

Attractions

• Evergreen Waterfront Park.
• Nearby Manette feature numerous antique shops and waterfront dining opportunities.
• Evergreen Children's Theatre & Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum showcases a wide variety of theatrical puppets.
• Aircraft Carrier Row.
• Jarstad Park.
• Kitsap County Historical Museum.
• Bremerton Harborside & Louis Mentor Waterfront Boardwalk.
• The Bremerton Naval Museum features Japanese sword collections and Russian uniforms.
• USS Turner Joy Historic Ship Tours.
• Elandan Gardens features a prominent Bonsai Garden.
• Suquamish Clearwater Casino.
• Harborside Fountain Park.
• Admiral Theatre.
• Kitsap Conference Center Plaza.
• Bainbridge Island Winery.
• Kitsap Classic Cycling Museum showcases famous bicycles from the sport of cycling.

Events

• First Friday Arts Walk
• Armed Forces Festival
• All City Arts Walk
• Kitsap County Fair and Stampede Rodeo
• Bremerton Blackberry Festival
• Winterfest
• Lighted Boat Parade

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Bremerton, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bremerton Almanac

Bremerton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bremerton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bremerton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bremerton Hospitals

HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2520 CHERRY AVENUE
(360) 377-3911
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Bremerton

Wal-Mart in Bremerton

Bremerton High Schools (2004)

BREMERTON HIGH SCHOOL
1500 13TH STREET
360-478-6033
A Title I school.
Serves 1,195 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL
7070 STAMPEDE BLVD NW
360-692-3180
Serves 1,137 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL
3400 1ST STREET
360-478-5187
A Non-traditional School
Serves 217 students.

EAST SIDE ALT
7050 TIBARDIS RDNW
360-692-3258
A Non-traditional School
Serves 69 students.

MORGAN CENTER SCHOOL
1500 13TH STREET
360-478-5135
Serves 2 students.

Bremerton Colleges

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Everest College

Olympic College

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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