The Bremerton metro is home to 276,581 people (up 5.4% over five years), with a median household income of $98,546. Typical rent of $2,052/month works out to 25.0% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Bremerton's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 20.0% |
| Professional & management | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Public administration | 10.6% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 25.0% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Bremerton market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,052/month suggests a household income around $82,000/year. The metro's median household income is $98,546.
By workforce share: Education & health care (20.0%), Professional & management (12.6%), Retail trade (12.2%) (Census ACS 5-year).