WEST COMMUNITIES
Relocating to the communities west of Seattle is for those who enjoy island and peninsula living, and a slower pace and a calmer outlook on life.

Bainbridge Island
Citizens of Bainbridge Island are extremely proud of their home and its colorful history of shipyards, Indian settlements, timber towns and agriculture. Traces of its heritage can still be found among the 48 square miles of gently rolling hills, farms, vineyards, pristine seashore, and abundant streams in which residents may see salmon during the spawning season.

Bremerton (Bremerton Chamber of Commerce)
Bremerton, Kitsap County's largest city, is home to the nation's largest Armed Forces Day celebration the third weekend of May. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is Bremerton's major employer and boasts thousands of highly skilled technical workers and business staff. Many Bremerton residents enjoy a quick 55-minute commute to Seattle via a Washington State Ferry.

Gig Harbor
Once a remote community located at the southern end of the Olympic Peninsula, Gig Harbor has become a progressive business community and a desirable home location for workers commuting to Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Bremerton. Residential areas offer homes on quiet harbors, spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the Olympics and the Cascades, and convenient access to shopping and business complexes.

Kingston
Kingston residents enjoy independent rural living, but many reach jobs in north Seattle and Snohomish County by ferry, or work at government installations in Bangor, Keyport or Bremerton, all about a half-hour's commute.

Port Orchard
Living in Port Orchard puts residents at a crossroads between the urban attractions of Tacoma and Seattle (accessible by highway and ferry) and the beautiful recreational opportunities found on the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas.

Poulsbo
Calling itself "Little Norway on the Fjord," the picturesque town of Poulsbo in north Kitsap County delights in showing off its cultural heritage. The town was founded more than 100 years ago by Norwegian settlers, who looked at the shores of Liberty Bay and were reminded of their home country.

Silverdale
Silverdale is an unincorporated community located in the heart of Kitsap County. A modern-day boom town, its rapid growth was prompted in part by the Navy's decision to build a base for Trident nuclear submarines at Bangor.

Vashon Island
Vashon Island is a place for people who want to get back to the land without giving up the benefits of the city. Only a 15-minute ferry ride to West Seattle, Vashon has a rural, informal atmosphere created by its friendly residents and scenic beauty.