98 movers in Poulsbo
"These guys know what they are doing and it is obvious they have been trained and are experienced. There are no other companies that compare as far as skill and efficiency. Best of all they have the lowest prices in town. Don't be scared of the Own..."
"I had an excellent experience with Jordan River movers! Tito, Adrian, and Salvador did an outstanding job packing and moving all of my belongings. They were professional, courteous, hardworking, and handled everything with care. They worked effic..."
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
What to know when moving to Poulsbo, WA
Poulsbo at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree and only 23.4% are renters.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $109,416, which supports a higher standard of living.
- The Reality Check:
- Median gross rent is $1,757, which may be steep for some budgets.
- Commute:
- Only 4.5% of residents use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for about 142 rainy days a year, so invest in a good umbrella.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,757, while the median owner-occupied home value is $587,000.
- 44.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree, indicating a highly educated community.
- The poverty rate stands at 6.3%, reflecting a relatively stable economic environment.
- Only 23.4% of the population are renters, suggesting a strong owner-occupied market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Washington state, crime rates have shown a positive trend over the past few years, with significant reductions.
- Violent crime: 282.2 per 100,000, which is 13.2% lower than the national rate of 325.3.
- Property crime: 1,940.4 per 100,000, which is 25.4% higher than the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate decreased by 46.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Washington).
Weather & Getting Outside
Kitsap County experiences approximately 43.9 inches of rainfall annually, contributing to about 142 rainy days each year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Lions Park - 4.6 stars (1,535 reviews)
- Liberty Bay Waterfront Park - 4.7 stars (1,329 reviews)
- Sunset Hill Park - 4.8 stars (1,044 reviews)
- Kitsap Memorial State Park - 4.5 stars (1,024 reviews)
- Battle Point Park - 4.7 stars (854 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.