With national renown as one of America's most livable cities and one of the top five places to raise a family, Bremerton offers affordable, quality living in a spectacular water and mountain setting. Located in Kitsap County in Washington State, the City of Bremerton lies east of the Olympic mountains directly across Puget Sound from Seattle.
There is lots to see and do in Bremerton. Take a leisurely stroll along the Boardwalk, enjoy a tour of the historic USS Turner Joy, visit Harborside Fountain Park, spend the afternoon browsing through Bremerton's historic Arts District and unique shops. And if you love golf, don't miss the City owned Gold Mountain Golf Complex, rated one of the best public golf courses in the country and host of the 2006 USGA Public Links Championship.
The town was spurred in 1891 when William Bremer, a German immigrant and shrewd businessman, encouraged the U.S. Navy to buy 190 acres of his land for a shipyard. Over a century later, Bremerton's Puget Sound Naval Shipyard continues to service U.S. Navy ships and its yard employs 8,000 civilians and as many active duty military work aboard ships or for the yard's attendant commands.
This military influence has fostered a highly technical work force. An effort by the business community to diversify the economy is balancing employment in other sectors such as service, retail, medical, wholesale, manufacturing and public utilities.
Bremerton's downtown core is undergoing a comprehensive revitalization. A sense of optimism resonates among its residents and small business owners. The ferry terminal and Bremerton Transportation Center at the foot of downtown lead visitors into a growing arts community of galleries, theaters and shops. Restaurants, museums and cafes contribute to the eclectic ambiance. And there's much more to come. City officials and business leaders are bringing a new era to Bremerton with plans for mixed-use waterfront development and a new government center adjacent to the ferry terminal.
Why Bremerton? Quality schools,vast recreation, clean environment, beautiful parks, cultural programs, convenient shopping, low crime and excellent medical facilities, such as Harrison Hospital. Olympic College in Bremerton provides advanced technical degrees and enriches the community with many educational and community services and a Business Relations Center. The Bremerton High School complex boasts a modern performing arts center which provides a venue for opera, dance, theater and the Bremerton Symphony.
Residents of Bremerton have it all. Some take advantage of the amenities of Seattle via a relaxing, scenic ferry ride across Puget Sound. A half hour's drive south of Bremerton sits Tacoma. Close to home on the Kitsap Peninsula, Bremerton's county neighbors offer a variety of things to enjoy as a resident or a visitor, from farm life to retail districts.
Come to Bremerton. Walk along the shore where eagles dive for fish. Watch whales play in the nearby inlet. Cross a bridge and gaze in awe at a postcard caliber vista of the Olympic Mountains or Mount Rainier. Gallery hop, fine dine, or enjoy an evening of top entertainment at the Admiral Theatre. Listen to music at a cozy nightspot. Head for the city, the mountains, the water, or stay right here in Bremerton - the center of it all.
Housing Cost
Nearly unrivaled in the Puget Sound, Bremerton homes carry a median price half that of homes on the Seattle side of the water. Add to that properties that abound with breathtaking water and mountain views, and it's no wonder that Bremerton attracts residents who work in Seattle and take their money further by living well in the West Sound.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $207,124
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 34,075. Bremerton covers 22,7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337 - Area code: 360
Weather
Bremerton, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 75.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 12 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bremerton is 53.96 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 9.07 Inches.
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