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The Economy and Schools
Poulsbo and the surrounding communities are some of the nation’s most desirable places to live. The economy is excellent, standard of living high, housing attractive, and employment opportunities outstanding. Some of the prevalent industries include defense, tourism and light manufacturing. These qualities are the reasons people are choosing Poulsbo and its surrounding areas as home. The City of Poulsbo is located in Kitsap County on the northern shore of Liberty Bay. It is situated at the intersection of State Highways 3 and 305 and is fourteen miles north of Bremerton The terrain consists of rolling hills with scenic views of Liberty Bay, the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges.
Getting to and from Poulsbo is easy. The town is just minutes from Bainbridge Island, Keyport, Kingston, Suquamish, Silverdale and Bremerton. Getting to Poulsbo from Seattle takes about an hour, by taking a ferry to Bainbridge Island, and a short drive on Highway 305 to town. From Edmonds, the ferry arrives at Kingston, and then it’s just another short drive on Highway 104. For Washington State Ferry information call 1-800-84-FERRY or go to their website. Kitsap Transit offers some of the finest mass transit service in the region. Call 360-697-BUSS for additional information or visit their website.
Population
The population of people inside the city limits of Poulsbo as of 2010 is 8,940; the population in the mailing area of Poulsbo is approximately 24,000. Kitsap County's population is 250,000.
Diverstiy and Culture
The seven unique communities of North Kitsap, each with its own special beauty and diversity, offer a wide variety of activities and cultural opportunities. Historic Port Gamble, founded in the 1850s, boasts Victorian style homes overlooking the waters of Puget Sound. The land and people of the Suquamish and S’Klallam Indian Tribes are located within the North Kitsap School District. The City of Poulsbo has become a major visitor destination with its Norwegian heritage and its many unique shops lining the waterfront. In addition, events such as the annual Viking Fest, Holiday Fest, Arts by the Bay, and Skandia Midsommarfest attract thousands of visitors each year. Each community in Poulsbo/North Kitsap offers breathtaking views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains. Just north of Poulsbo, the Hood Canal Floating Bridge provides easy access to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. In addition, a major regional shopping mall is a short 15-minute drive away in Silverdale, as well as a new major development being built in Poulsbo.
Education
Public Schools - The North Kitsap School District includes seven elementary schools (K-5), two junior high schools (6-8), two high schools (9-12) and one alternative high school. For information on NK public schools, call 360-779-8703 or visit their website.
Private Schools - There are three (K-8) private schools in the area, as well as additional ones in Bremerton and Port Orchard.
Post Secondary - Northwest College of Art (Poulsbo), Olympic College (Poulsbo Campus). In addition, there are limited, off-campus programs offered in the area through Olympic College and City University and off-campus programs at Naval Station Kitsap through Chapman University and Southern Illinois University.
Housing
The average home price in North Kitsap is $315,000. We have many Real Estate Agents to help you with that search for a perfect home. There are also a number of fine assisted living and retirement communities such as Liberty Shores, Country Meadows, Northwoods Lodge, Montclair Park and comprehensive nursing and health facilities at the Martha and Mary Health Center.
Medical
There are a number of medical services available in Poulsbo and surrounding areas. The North Kitsap Medical Center at the intersection of Highway 305 and Bond Road is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (360-779-9727). An urgent care office is open weekdays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays 9 am. - 5 pm. And Sundays 12 noon - 4 p.m. (360-779-7011). The Doctors Clinic of Poulsbo located just behind the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (360-779-4462) and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon for emergencies only (to established patients). In nearby Silverdale there is a 24 Emergency Room as part of Harrison Hospital Silverdale, which is also a birthing hospital as well. We can send you a relocation packet in the mail if you wish, just email your physical address to us and we'll get it in the mail right away!
Climate
Yearly minimum average is 42°F. Yearly maximum average is 61°F.
Rainfall average is 35 inches per year.
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