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Living in
Silverdale.
Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Silverdale
Living in Silverdale means joining a stable, family-oriented community of about 21,000 people in Kitsap County that's genuinely affordable by Pacific Northwest standards—median home values around $555,300 and household incomes averaging $105,483 put you in a solidly middle-class area without the Seattle-area price shock. You'll be car-dependent—this is suburban Washington, spread across 13.6 square miles with a 25-minute average commute—but that trade-off gets you proximity to both Bremerton and Poulsbo, access to Puget Sound recreation, and a median rent of $2,143 that's not outrageous for the region. The weather follows the classic Pacific Northwest pattern: wet winters and mild summers, which means you're trading sunshine for access to year-round hiking, kayaking, and trails without the scorching heat of eastern Washington.
Silverdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
10.5%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
-2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.5% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Silverdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Silverdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (43.3%), and 4.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.7%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Silverdale
In Silverdale, rent runs 22% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,278
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $601,583 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below WA average
Unemployment in Silverdale
Unemployment in Kitsap County, which includes Silverdale, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Silverdale: Kitsap County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kitsap County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Silverdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24 min avg
How Silverdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Silverdale, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
Regional airport · few flights31k passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, which covers Silverdale, runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
194.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,134.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Kitsap County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersTornado most common — 1 event in 2018
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kitsap County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kitsap County, which includes Silverdale, the most common type is tornado, with 1 recorded event in 2018.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | Tornado | $1.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kitsap County, county-wide
Air Quality22 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kitsap County, which includes Silverdale, is typically good — 340 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
22
Good Days
340
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kitsap County, county-wide
Climate75°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Silverdale has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.0"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
167
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 36°F | 9.28" |
| Feb | 49°F | 35°F | 5.83" |
| Mar | 54°F | 38°F | 6.37" |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 3.86" |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 2.36" |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 1.61" |
| Jul | 77°F | 55°F | 0.83" |
| Aug | 77°F | 55°F | 1.09" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 1.80" |
| Oct | 61°F | 45°F | 5.14" |
| Nov | 51°F | 39°F | 8.84" |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 9.92" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Silverdale
Silverdale has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Michael Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Silverdale
Silverdale's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Silverdale (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 3,826 students · in-state tuition $4,202 · 46% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,762 students · in-state tuition $44,367 · 65% graduate · median earnings $71,277 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Silverdale
Silverdale has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
17 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
38 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
47 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
72 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Silverdale
Silverdale Library
3450 Nw Carlton St., Silverdale
Cities Near Silverdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Silverdale?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Silverdale FAQ
Is Silverdale, Washington affordable?⌄
Silverdale's median rent is $2,143/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,483/year. Median home value is $555,300.
Is Silverdale, Washington safe?⌄
Silverdale is policed by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 195 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1134 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Silverdale, Washington?⌄
Kitsap County, which includes Silverdale, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Silverdale, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Silverdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,143/month and median household income is $105,483/year. The median home value is $555,300. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Silverdale, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Silverdale is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from