Living in Bangor Base, WA

Explore Bangor Base and see how it fits the life you want to build.

6,112 Population Kitsap County County Census-Designated Place Place Type Washington State
Overall Match6.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Bangor Base at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population6,112
Median Household Income$79,918
Median Gross Rent$2,353
Median Age22.0
Average Household Size3.4
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home5.6%
Homeownership1.3%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Bangor Base is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Bangor Base Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Bangor Base and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.2 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Bangor Base

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Gross Rent$2,353
Homeownership1.3%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value6.0/10
Housing Stability4.0/10

Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Bangor Base, WA

Median Household Income$79,918
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home5.6%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength8.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Bangor Base and how households are structured

Population6,112
Median Age22.0
Average Household Size3.4

Bangor Base is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Bangor Base

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Bangor Base point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High76.5°F
Average Winter Low35.6°F
Annual Rainfall41.7 in.
Annual Snowfall3.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Bangor Base

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Bangor Base is located in Kitsap County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Kitsap County.

County Intelligence

Bangor Base & Kitsap County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Bangor Base is located in Kitsap County, Washington.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Bangor Base.

Current NarrowTheList data for Bangor Base shows a population of about 6,112. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Kitsap County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Bangor Base.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Poulsbo, WA 3.6 miles away