For more information regarding Bainbridge Island demographics, please check out The United States Census Bureau
The very definition of island living is found on beautiful Bainbridge Island, WA. The mild climate, natural beauty, and friendly neighborhoods draw people from across the country. The island is like a hidden gem. but once you’ve found it, you’ll want to stay.
Bainbridge Island has a mild, marine climate similar to that of San Francisco.
Summer temperatures average around 64 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter norms dip to 41.4 degrees.
The island experiences roughly 225 days of cloud cover annually. It receives an average of 37.19 inches of rainfall and 10.9 inches of snow per year.
For gardeners, the climate is similar to that of southern England, with a growing season lasting about 180 days.
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 average condominium price on Bainbridge Island is $709,500 (December, 2021- 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 2020 census, Bainbridge Island’s population is now 24,825 people. Those 24,825 people live in 10,115 households across the island.
The average home price on Bainbridge Island is $1,840,199 (December, 2021- Market Report-MLS)
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)
Bainbridge Island has a public school system for children in grades K-12. Included are three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, a multiage program and a separate smaller high school.
The Bainbridge Island School District is known for its innovative student opportunities and exemplary level of its curriculum. Students perform very well, scoring an overall 9.1/10 on their Washington state school report card.
The school website has information on all of the schools as well as administrative contact information.
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