Bainbridge IslandLocated 35 minutes by ferry from Seattle, Bainbridge Island residents enjoy easy access to the Seattle’s urban amenities, while enjoying the ease and freedom of life in a rural setting. The island is home to 24,000 residents, over 2000 businesses, a thriving arts community, seven artisan wineries, a brewery and an organic distillery, The Bloedel Reserve public garden, and over 1400 acres of parkland. The vibrant downtown area, just a short walk from the ferry, features boutique shops and restaurants, the newly opened Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, numerous galleries and a waterfront park.
Bainbridge is home to Sage Farbank, makers of world class fly fishing rods and Islandwood, a 255-acre outdoor environmental learning center and conference facility.
As of 2024 the population of Bainbridge Island is 25,177. The population is expected to shrink to 25,135 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.03%.
The median age of Bainbridge Island residents is 51.
The diversity index of Bainbridge Island is 35.1, meaning that there is a 35% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Bainbridge Island is $225,652 and projected to be $256,591 in 2029. Per capita income is $92,814, projected to be $106,346 in 2029. 15.93% of households – 4,011 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $3,710,914 and the average disposable income is $150,605.
There are 11,419 housing units in Bainbridge Island; 8,302 are owner-occupied, 2,052 are rented, and 1,065 are vacant. The average home value is $1,169,980, with 1,098 homes built in 2010 or later, and 754 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,320 businesses in Bainbridge Island, employing 9,199 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,160 age 16 and above. 2,618 workers commute into Bainbridge Island from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,511 residents both live and work in/around Bainbridge Island. The average travel time is 38.3 minutes. 5.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 12.77% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,484 drive alone, 382 carpool, and 2,034 take public transportation. 836 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,424 residents work from home.
1,237 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,051 have associates degrees, 7,451 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,004 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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