Biggest tradeoff: Poulsbo, Washington
Poulsbo, Washington is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
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Poulsbo, Washington is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 11,824 | 20,007 |
| Center Elevation | 33 ft(10 m) | 72 ft(22 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $644,920 | $443,902 |
| Median Rent | $2,514 | $1,703 |
| Median Income | $89,393 | $60,212 |
| Rent Burden | 34% | 34% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 261 days/yr | 271 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 59°F | 56°F |
| Avg. Low | 46°F | 45°F |
| Comfort Score | 75/100Great | 76/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 32°F | 26°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 48"(122 cm) | 53"(135 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18"(46 cm) | 28"(71 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 322024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 | Typical: 332024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 71 / 100 | 58 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | minimalMinimal | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 18%Cable: 73% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 43.7 years | 41.3 years |
| College Educated | 45% | 31% |
| Remote Workers | 17% | 9% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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