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 2026 the population of Bainbridge Island is 24,703. The population is expected to grow to 24,734 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.02%.
The median age of Bainbridge Island residents is 52.
The diversity index of Bainbridge Island is 35.8, meaning that there is a 36% 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 $235,438 and projected to be $264,008 in 2031. Per capita income is $97,813, projected to be $110,678 in 2031. 17.76% of households – 4,387 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $4,203,847 and the average disposable income is $177,597.
There are 11,538 housing units in Bainbridge Island; 8,110 are owner-occupied, 2,143 are rented, and 1,285 are vacant. The average home value is $1,268,317, with 1,274 homes built in 2010 or later, and 745 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,302 businesses in Bainbridge Island, employing 8,040 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,114 age 16 and above. 2,027 workers commute into Bainbridge Island from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
9,059 residents both live and work in/around Bainbridge Island. The average travel time is 37.3 minutes. 2.95% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.01% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,131 drive alone, 388 carpool, and 1,494 take public transportation. 625 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,476 residents work from home.
1,210 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 875 have associates degrees, 7,445 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,115 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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