Kitsap community guide
Port Orchard
Charming waterfront with Sinclair Inlet views
9836698367
16,500
Population
62
of 100
Walk Score
6.8/10
School Rating
36
years
Median Age
10 min
to Seattle
Ferry / Commute
About Port Orchard
Port Orchard is the county seat of Kitsap County — a walkable downtown with stunning views across Sinclair Inlet to Bremerton. A foot ferry connects to Bremerton in just 10 minutes. South Kitsap School District serves the area. Affordable by Puget Sound standards, Port Orchard is popular with first-time buyers, military members from nearby Bangor, and anyone who wants small-town charm without sacrificing convenience.
Population
16,500
Median Age
36 years
Zip Codes
98366, 98367
County
Kitsap County, WA
What Port Orchard is known for
County seat & walkable downtown
Foot ferry to Bremerton
Sinclair Inlet views
Affordable entry-level homes
Historic Bay Street
Schools
South Kitsap High School
Cedar Heights Middle School
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Parks and green space
Port Orchard Waterfront Park Givens Community Park South Kitsap Regional Park
Local favorites
Tweten's Lighthouse Restaurant
Pub at the Marina
Port Orchard Farmers Market
Renaissance Coffee
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Typical home price$485K
Walk Score62/100
School rating6.8/10
Population16,500
Commute10 min foot ferry to Bremerton, then 60 min to Seattle
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