What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Bremerton, WA, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, with an estimated population of 45,291. It anchors the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard metro area. The population grew 1.0% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Bremerton is $486,599 as of 2026-04, up 1.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +2.4% annual growth (-3.6% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Bremerton average $1,895 per month, up 3.1% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
Quiet strength: prices near or at all-time highs (-3.6% from 5-year peak). Solid market for owner-occupiers; investors should underwrite conservatively given the elevated entry point.
Reasons people move here
- Net positive migration: population up 1.0% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
- The data is the data: Bremerton has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.
Things to know first
- Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.
- Local nuance (school zones, neighborhood quality) varies block by block — visit before deciding.
More about Bremerton
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.