97 movers in Poulsbo
Uptown Moving & Storage
"I made the mistake of hiring these goons when I moved from Washington state to Ohio. They left tons of items in my old house in Washington state-paintings my deceased grandmother and dad made, bath towels, baking pans etc. When they finally arrive..."
Safe to go Movers
"Do not use these people. They do not take care of your things at all. As well as overcharge. Anything that could break, did break. Furniture is chipped on the wood parts. Total disregard for our things"
Mountain Moving and Storage
"This has been 3 1/2 months of total stress. After getting through the arrival of our belongings from storage in Washington (not told in advance the shipping would be subcontracted to Stevens Worldwide), with a driver taking a nap throughout most o..."
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.
