Poulsbo, WA Economy


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Poulsbo, WA is a beautiful city located on the Kitsap Peninsula and is known for its Scandinavian-American heritage. It offers natural beauty, a thriving economy, and plenty of activities for those who live there. The rental prices in Poulsbo are higher than the national average with two bedroom apartments costing $2,130 compared to the US average of $1,430. Also, grocery prices in Poulsbo are a bit higher as well with an index of 103 versus 100 in the US. Some major companies located in Poulsbo include Puget Sound Energy, Island Lake Realty Group LLC, O'Brien Plumbing & Heating LLC and Smart Start Driving School LLC which employ many locals and contribute to the economy.

Poulsbo has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Poulsbo has seen the job market decrease by -2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Poulsbo
- The Sales Tax Rate for Poulsbo is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Poulsbo is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Poulsbo
- The average income of a Poulsbo resident is $42,950 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Poulsbo resident is $79,248 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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The description above states that "the ferry takes 1hour and that they are one and a half hour apart." That is only true for Bremerton, a place with a very different  More

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Lorena MOVE TO KITSAP COUNTY Washington IF YOU WANT FIREWORKS. Extreme and excessive fireworks used there. Illegal rockets and other Indian Fireworks (are literally just  More

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