Kitsap County Communities - So Many Worlds To Explore!
Bremerton
The "Welcome Aboard" City
Bremerton is Kitsap Counties largest city.
Home of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton's largest employer, with
thousands of highly trained technical and business staff. The affordable
housing, scenic environment , world class golfing and recreation, along with n
excellent choice of schools, are only a few reasons why Bremerton is an award
winning city.
It was recognized in 1990 by Money Magazine
as "America's Most Livable City". In 1997 Readers Digest said it was "America's
Fourth Best Place to Raise a Family".Since then Bremerton has had it's ups and
downs and is now being rediscovered with Mayor Cary Bozeman "bringing back
downtown" campaign
2000 Census Data:
- Median age: 30.9
- 12.5% of population is 65 and
older
- 24.5% of population is 17 and
younger
- 41.4% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 75% of population is white
- 7.5% of population is black
- 1.9% of population is American
Indian
- 5.5% of population is Asian
- 0.9% of population is Pacific
Islander
- 6.6% of the population is
multiracial
- 6.6% of population is
Hispanic
Facts At A Glance
- Incorporated city
- Population: 37,259
- City Hall: 239 Fourth St., (360)
478-5290
- Mayor: Cary Bozeman
- Government: Nine-member city
council.
- School District: Bremerton School
District
- Information: Bremerton Area Chamber of
Commerce, 301 Pacific Ave., (360) 479--3579; Bremerton Main Street Association,
245 Fourth St., Suite 201B, (360) 377-3041.
- Attractions: Former Navy destroyer Turner
Joy, harbor tour, ferries to Seattle, waterfront boardwalk and marina,
Bremerton Naval Museum and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Gold Mountain Golf
Course
Bremerton
Chamber Of Commerce
Silverdale
Kitsap's Retail Mecca
Once known best for its chicken farms.
Silverdale was just a wide spot in the road, and there was no freeway. The
numerous sleepy roads that now follow the water were the main road.
The Navy's expansion of Bangor as its West
Coast home for the Trident Sub in the 1970's and 80's fueled the expansion of
Silverdale. The Silverdale Mall is now the areas main attraction, with large
stores such as Sears, Penney's, The Bon Marche and Mervyns.
Silverdale isn't all shopping though. The
Clear Creek Trail is an ambitious project linking the heart of the town to
sites in the area including a connection with Old Mill Site (a future park) on
Dyes Inlet. Plans are underway to connect the trail to Waterfront Park. In the
center of the Old Town district. Old Town Silverdale features many fine shops
and restaurants and is home to the lovely Waterfront park.
2000 Census Data:
- Population: 15,816
- Median age: 31.5
- 9% of population is 65 and
older
- 28% of population is 17 and
younger
- 52.1% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 77.2% of population is white
- 3.5% of population is black
- 0.8% of population is American
Indian
- 11% of population is Asian
- 1.1% of population is Pacific Islander
- 4.4% of population is Hispanic
Facts At A Glance
- Population: 14,000
- Average Tax Rate: $13.85/
$1,000
- Median Household Income:
$42,824
- Average Home Value: $171,956
- Chamber of Commerce: 3100 NW Bucklin Hill
Rd., (360) 692-6800
- Post Office: 10855 Silverdale Way,
- Library: 13450 N.W. Carlton, (360)
692-2779
- School District: Central Kitsap 9210
Silverdale Way NW (360) 692-3111
- Community Newspaper: Central Kitsap
Reporter 9989 Silverdale Way NW (360) 308-9161
- Utilities: Service Questions can be
directed to Kitsap County Public Works (360) 876-7121
- Electricity: Puget Sound Energy (888)
225-5773
- Water Source: Silverdale Water (360)
692-2604/Kitsap PUD (800) 739-6766
- Telephone: Sprint (800)
877-1125
- Refuse Collection: KC Public Works (800)
825-4940
Silverdale
Chamber Of Commerce
Port Orchard
Kitsap County Seat
Port Orchard which is the County Seat and
was one of the largest pioneer towns. Originally named Sidney for Sidney M.
Stephens who bought 88.5 acres for $900 in 1885. The towns name was changed in
1890 to Port Orchard in honor of Henry Orchard, who navigated the waters of
Sinclair Inlet under the command of Capt. George Vancouver. With a population
of nearly 7,000 Port Orchard serves the nearly 70,000 South Kitsap residents.
In the original historic downtown area many shops with antiques to collectibles
as well as restaurants can be found.
Marina Park is the hub for many of the
community activities, including Farmer's Market on Saturdays, concerts in the
Park in the summer, and the annual Fathoms O' Fun celebration during the
summer. The park also contains the Horluck Ferry Dock, which provides local
foot ferry service between Bremerton and Seattle terminals.
2000 Census Data:
- Population: 7,693
- Median age: 31.2
- 11.3% of population is 65 and
older
- 25.6% of population is 17 and
younger
- 44.2% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 82.2% of population is white
- 4% of population is African
American
- 1.5% of population is American
Indian
- 3.7% of population is Asian
- 1.1% of population is Pacific
Islander
- 6.2% of the population is
multiracial
- 5.1% of population is
Hispanic
Facts At A Glance
- City Hall: 216 Prospect St. (360)
876-4407
- Chamber of Commerce: 839 Bay St., (360)
876-3505 or (800) 982-8139
- Post Office: 1125 Bethel Ave., (360)
876-3232
- Library: 87 Sidney Ave., (360)
876-2224
- School District: South Kitsap No. 402,
(360) 876-7300
- Community Newspaper: Port Orchard
Independent, (360) 876-4414
- Utilities: Gas-Cascade Natural Gas, 1736
Village Lane S.E. (360) 871-1424
- Electricity: Puget Sound Energy, (800)
999-4964
- Water: City of Port Orchard, (360)
876-4407
- Telephone: US WEST Communications, (800)
244-1111
- Refuse Collection: Brem-Air, Bremerton,
(360) 479-1714
- Average Tax Rate: $10.53/$1,000 assessed
valuation
- Median Household Income:
$37,590
- Average Rent: $613
- Average Value of Homes:
$163,514
- Average Commute Times: To Seattle: 1
hour; To Bellevue: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Port Orchard
Chamber Of Commerce
Settled in 1892 by Norwegian farmers,
fisherman and loggers, who nicknamed the area "Little Norway" and likened it to
the Fjord cut landscape of their native Norway. The waterfront town celebrates
its heritage with Viking Fest, Scandia Midsommer Fest and Yule Fest.
Enjoy an afternoon downtown strolling
through the many fine art shops with many one of a kind collectibles, the
antique shops. And of course don't miss the bakeries, and restaurants. Poulsbo
also features the Marine Science Center where the kids can view and touch
starfish and anemones as well as hand feed many species of fish and crab found
in Puget Sound. The waterfront park features a marina and the park is a
pleasant place for picnicking or strolling, or just watching the boats.
2000 Census Data:
- Median age: 39.3
- 19.5% of population is 65 and
older
- 24.2 % of population is 17 and
younger
- 58.2% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 88.1% of population is white
- 1% of population is black
- 1% of population is American
Indian
- 3% of population is Asian
- 0.4% of population is Pacific
Islander
- 4.6 % of the population is
multiracial
- 4.8% of population is
Hispanic
Facts At A Glance
- Population: 8,813
- City Hall: 19050 Jensen Way N.E., (360)
779-3901
- Chamber of Commerce: 19131 8th Ave. N.E.,
(360) 779-4848
- Post Office: 19240 Jensen Way N.E., (360)
779-2627
- Library: 700 N.E. Lincoln Rd., (360)
779-2915
- School District: North Kitsap School
District No. 400, (360) 779-8704
- Utilities: Gas-Cascade Natural Gas, 6313
Kitsap Way, Bremerton (800) 660-1403
- Electricity: Puget Sound Energy, (800)
999-4964
- Water:
- City of Poulsbo, (360)
779-4078
- Gamble Bay Water Inc., 3979 Wagon Wheel
Lane, (360) 779-7094
- PUD No. 1, 1431 Finn Hill Rd., (360)
779-7656
- Miller Bay Water Co., 7939 N.E.
Beachwood, Suquamish (360) 598-3505
- Telephone: Sprint, 19168 Jensen Way N.E.,
(800) 877-1125
- Refuse Collection: City of Poulsbo, (360)
779-3901
- North Sound Sanitation, Bremerton,
(360)779-9403
- Average Tax Rate: $14.81/$1000 assessed
valuation
- Median Household Income:
$38,562
- Average Rent: $764
- Average Value of Homes:
$192,300
Greater Poulsbo
Chamber Of Commerce
Bainbridge Island
Island
Enclave
2000 Census Data:
Citizens living on the 48 sq. miles of
hills, farms and vineyards enjoy the spacious parks with trails for hiking,
jogging and bicycling. The area also features shopping, dining, a public
library and medical clinics. Known for its artistic community, Bainbridge has
its own Performing Arts and Crafts Gallery.
Don't miss the Bainbridge Island Winery or a
walk through the Bloedel Reserve, 66 acres of landscaped gardens. Call for
information or reservations at (206) 842-7631 or visit their website at
http://www.bloedelreserve.org
Other activities include Wednesday evenings
at Waterfront Park and Saturday Farmers Market. A 35 minute ferry ride takes
residents to Seattle or they can access the Kitsap Peninsula via the Agate Pass
Bridge.
2000 Census Data:
- Median age: 43
- 12.8% of population is 65 and
older
- 26.7% of population is 17 and
younger
- 78.3% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 92.9% of population is white
- 0.3% of population is black
- 0.6% of population is American
Indian
- 2.4% of population is Asian
- 0.1% of population is Pacific Islander
- 2.2% of population is
Hispanic
Facts At A Glance
- Population: 20,308
- Average Tax Rate: 14.48/$1000 assessed
value
- Median Household Income:
$62,351
- Average Home Value: $303,148
- Average Commute Times: 35 minute ferry
ride to Seattle
- City Hall: 240 Madison Ave. (206)
842-7633
- Chamber of Commerce: 590 Winslow Way E.
(206) 842-3700
- Post Office: 271 Winslow Way E. (206)
842-3366
- Library: 1270 Madison Ave. N. (206)
842-4162
- School District Bainbridge Island #303:
(206) 842-4714
- Community Newspaper: Bainbridge Review
:(206) 842-6613
- Utilities: Gas-Suburban Propane,
Bremerton (360) 377-7647
- Electricity: Puget Sound Energy (800)
999-4964
- Water Source: City of Bainbridge Island,
Winslow Way E. (206) 842-7633
- Telephone: US West Communications (800)
244-1111
- Refuse Collection: Bainbridge Disposal
(206) 842-4882
Kingston
Explore The
Waterway
Unofficial town historian Harold F. Osborne
says Kingston was first settled in 1878 when logger Michael King purchased a
homestead on Apple Tree Cove, built a logging camp, and started logging the
slopes. When King shut down his logging operation, the shanty town that had
built up stayed, and gradually was filled by drifters, squatters and
out-of-work loggers.
Kingston is currently registered with the
state as a "village" not a city. Residents of Kingston enjoy a rural living
environment but are close to jobs in Seattle and Snohomish County via the ferry
system. Many residents work at government installation in Bangor, Keyport or
Bremerton. The Kingston-Edmonds ferry provides a 30- minute link between the
Puget Sound and HWY 5. There is a 300 boat marina owned by the Port Of
Kingston. Specialty stores and restaurants can be found in the waterfront
shopping area, as well as a Farmer's Market on weekends in the summertime.
2000 Census Data:
- Population: 1,611
- Median age: 41.1
- 15.1% of population is 65 and
older
- 23.8% of population is 17 and
younger
- 68.5% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 91.1% of population is white
- 0.2% of population is black
- 1.2% of population is American Indian
- 2.3% of population is Asian
- 1% of population is Pacific
Islander
- 2.6% of the population is
multiracial
- 2.7% of population is
Hispanic
Facts At A Glance
- Unincorporated
- Population: 1,611
- School district: North Kitsap
- Information: Kingston Chamber of
Commerce, (360) 297-3813
- Major attractions: Ferry terminal for
Kingston-Edmonds run; Heronswood Nursery; Kingston Farmers Market;
- Wildflour restaurant at the Old Kingston
Hotel; Kingston Marina; karaoke night at the Main Street Ale House.
Kingston
Chamber Of Commerce
The tiny unincorporated village with a
drop-dead view of the Seattle skyline is on the shoreline in the middle of the
Port Madison Reservation, ancestral home of the Suquamish Tribe. Suquamish was
once part of the Port Madison Reservation established after the Point Elliot
Treaty of 1855, but individual allotments eventually were sold off to
non-Indians. In 1910, much of the shoreside community was divided up into
narrow lots to attract buyers for summer vacation homes.
Today, the community is a mix of new and old
homes owned by relative newcomers and members of the tribe. The welcome mat is
always out to visitors, especially each August, when Suquamish hosts Chief
Seattle Days, a celebration of the community's Native American
heritage.
2000 Census Data:
- Population: 3,510
- Median age: 39.8
- 12.9% of population is 65 and
older
- 24.2 % of population is 17 and
younger
- 79.6% of housing units are owner
occupied
- 81.3% of population is white
- 0.3% of population is black
- 9.6% of population is American Indian
Facts At A Glance
- Unincorporated, part of Port Madison
Indian Reservation
- Population: 3,510
- Tribal Center: 15838 Sandy Hook
Road
- School District: North Kitsap
- Information: Suquamish Tribal Center and
Suquamish Museum, (360) 598-3311
- Attractions: Old Man House State Park,
Chief Sealth's grave, shops, restaurants and tribal fireworks stands in the
summer. The Suquamish Museum, Kiana Lodge (a film site used in the television
series "Twin Peaks"), and the tribe's Clearwater Casino also are of note.
The northernmost tip of the Kitsap Peninsula
is the site of an unincorporated and historic settlement called Hansville,
which is noted for being one of the premier salmon fishing spots on Puget
Sound. In 1841, the American explorer Charles Wilkes spotted the point while
searching for a deep water anchorage. When he found the point provided no
suitable anchorage, he named the spot Point No Point.
Preserving a lighthouse at the point is a
major part of the Hansville Community Plan, which has been hailed by planners
as a model for communities throughout the region. The county has completed a
long-term lease with the U.S. Coast Guard for access to one of the county's
only sandy beaches. The National Historic Site is the oldest lighthouse on
Puget Sound, and a crucial aid to navigation for ships traveling up and down
the Sound.
2000 Census Data-None Is
Available
Facts At A Glance
- Unincorporated
- School district: North Kitsap
- Attractions: Point No Point Lighthouse
and beach, Foulweather Bluff Nature Preserve, Buck Lake County Park
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Tax Considerations >Taxpayer Relief
Legislation included in the 1997 federal budget made significant changes that improve a homeowner's ability to profit from the sale of real estate.
The capital gains tax exclusions on the sale of a principal residence is just one of several benefits for homeowners. When you sell a home you have owned and use for two of the five years prior to the sale, married couples are allowed to keep up to $500,000 in tax-free profits and taxpayers filing as singles can keep up to $250,000 before paying capital gains tax.
Long-term capital gain is also taxed at lower rates as a result of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act passed in 2003. The maximum capital gains tax rates dropped from 20% to 15% and from 10% to 5%, effective for sales and exchanges taking place on or after May 6, 2003 and through December 31, 2007. In 2008 the 15% rate continues for higher income taxpayers, while the 5% rate for lower income taxpayers drops to 0%, but only for the 2008 tax year. On January 1, 2009, the 10% and 20% rates will be reinstated.
Consult your tax advisor for advice regarding your particular circumstance.
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