Apartments for rent in Bremerton, WA

The town of Bremerton, Washington is home to slightly more than 39,000 people. Young adults aged 15-24 make up a larger portion of the population here (19%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find no shortage of opportunities, though young professionals also appear in large numbers. With an average age of just under 38, the city's population is younger than most cities in Washington. A narrow majority of residents rent their homes (56%) as opposed to owning (45%) in Bremerton. With a relatively reasonable average rent of $970/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Washington. Each month, renters in Bremerton will save around $237 compared to the state average. Those savings add up over the course of 12 months.

There are three primary industries in Bremerton: healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Together, these industries account for 17% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $59,000, Bremerton workers earn less than the average Washington resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Bremerton has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Bremerton residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 34% of residents, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking (8%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is well above the national average.