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 2025 the population of Bainbridge Island is 24,963. The population is expected to grow to 25,224 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.21%.
The median age of Bainbridge Island residents is 52.
The diversity index of Bainbridge Island is 35.4, 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 $220,378 and projected to be $246,112 in 2030. Per capita income is $90,713, projected to be $101,659 in 2030. 16.16% of households – 4,035 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $3,867,401 and the average disposable income is $168,875.
There are 11,365 housing units in Bainbridge Island; 8,203 are owner-occupied, 2,069 are rented, and 1,093 are vacant. The average home value is $1,245,027, with 1,226 homes built in 2010 or later, and 621 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,294 businesses in Bainbridge Island, employing 8,536 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,222 age 16 and above. 2,507 workers commute into Bainbridge Island from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,676 residents both live and work in/around Bainbridge Island. The average travel time is 39.4 minutes. 4.33% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 13.42% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,213 drive alone, 457 carpool, and 1,994 take public transportation. 772 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,786 residents work from home.
1,323 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 965 have associates degrees, 7,620 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,992 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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