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That "Small Town" Feel
Bainbridge Island has something that’s hard to come by these days – a real sense of community. It’s not just about the stunning views, great food, and natural beauty that the island has to offer, although those are certainly big draws. What makes Bainbridge Island truly special is the people who live here.Bainbridge Island offers something increasingly rare: a true sense of community. While the island is known for its breathtaking views, incredible food, and natural beauty, what truly defines it is the people who call it home. Neighbors look out for one another, local businesses are deeply supported, and everyday moments feel thoughtfully connected. It’s a place where relationships matter, and that sense of belonging is what makes Bainbridge Island so special.
Island Demographics
Welcome to our island, where we enjoy a blend of natural beauty and thriving communities. Explore the demographics to discover more about the people who call this place home.
Median Home Price:
The North End
The South End
Community Resources
Bainbridge Island’s commonly used community resources:
Chamber of Commerce
The City of Bainbridge
Downtown Association
Metro Parks & Recreation
Washington State Ferries
Destination Bainbridge
Bainbridge Review
Historical Society
Bainbridge Public Library
Performing Arts
Arts & Humanities
The Bloedel Reserve
Questions People Ask About Bainbridge Island
Q&A
Bainbridge Island is 27.78 square miles (17,778 acres), with 53 miles of shoreline. That’s just about 5 square miles larger than Manhattan (NYC)!
The median sale price on Bainbridge Island is $1,312,500 (June, 2023- Market Report-MLS)
The median condominium price on Bainbridge Island is $758,500 ( June 2023 – Market Report-MLS)
Bainbridge Island offers a wide variety of shops, including stores for home decor, antiques, art galleries, clothing boutiques, and a wonderful grocery store with a unique history. Award-winning restaurants, wineries, a brewery, and a distillery offer a unique PNW island experience. There are museums that feature art, history, and kids’ activities. Take a picnic to the beach – rent a kayak – walk waterfront trails, Gazzam Lake, The Grand Forest, Battle Point Park, Fort Ward Park, and much more! Check out The Bainbridge Island Downtown Association for more information.
According to the 2022 census, Bainbridge Island’s population is now 24,494 people. Those 24,494 people live in 9,824 households across the island. (2017-2021)
Yes and no! While it is a temperate climate and pretty damp year round, the island experiences roughly 225 days of cloud cover annually. It receives an average of 37.19 inches of rainfall per year. Seattle is NOT even in the 10 rainiest cities in the U.S. by amount of annual rainfall!
“Seattle gets its reputation as being the rainiest city due to the number of days with precipitation. It has more days with rain than both New York City and Miami. This means that Seattle has more frequent rain, but the light rain results in low totals.” (King 5 News)