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Poulsbo is a city in the United States, with a population of 12,165 in July 2026. There were 774 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median household income was US$116,250 a year in July 2026. The city had 15 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,886 per month and the median home value was US$620,100.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Poulsbo?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Poulsbo.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 59%, and the vacancy rate was 2.92% in July 2026. 47.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Poulsbo recurring monthly costs, € per month€653Private kindergarten€149Utilities, 85 m² flat€73Internet, 60 Mbps€52Transport pass€38Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly37.73 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poulsbo (Wayback Machine capture 20201202231155)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited72.56 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poulsbo (Wayback Machine capture 20201202231155)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly653 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poulsbo (Wayback Machine capture 20201202231155)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poulsbo (Wayback Machine capture 20201202231155)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home149.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poulsbo (Wayback Machine capture 20201202231155)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,886/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct2.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,376 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,658 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count206 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 956 people of 12,749 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Poulsbo is 3.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Poulsbo 3.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd116,250 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct84.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct95.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct2.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct1.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,843 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,467 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate3.75 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Poulsbo. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Poulsbo. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct96.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct17.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio18 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents774 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,651 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Poulsbo when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPoulsbo highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Poulsbo highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,847Poulsborecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,847 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents170.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count13 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute28.31 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct6.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportPUL3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport0 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Poulsbo. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Poulsbo.

Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Poulsbo annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5253.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Poulsbo is 3.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–4Poulsbo 3.951 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean3.93 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202420Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 17.52 · Feb 17.23 · Mar 21.75 · Apr 30.46 · May 32.46 · Jun 33.82 · Jul 38.03 · Aug 33.04 · Sep 32.73 · Oct 26.23 · Nov 21.44 · Dec 15.45 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -10.37 · Feb -9.74 · Mar -4 · Apr -1.86 · May -0.38 · Jun 4.63 · Jul 7.94 · Aug 7.8 · Sep 3.75 · Oct -2.29 · Nov -8.83 · Dec -10.42 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.38 · Feb 4.58 · Mar 6.66 · Apr 9.02 · May 12.8 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 18.27 · Sep 15.4 · Oct 10.76 · Nov 6.66 · Dec 3.83 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M341.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.93 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,269 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul17.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.09 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan3.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Marysville12,738 residentsArtesia12,735 residentsCarpinteria12,734 residentsOakland borough12,768 residentsBedford12,723 residentsMendota12,778 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Poulsbo residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.5%Foreign residents 7.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.23 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents956 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,032 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population12,749 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population12,714 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Poulsbo a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 51–71%
Skilled employee71%strong on work, weak on safety · range 61–81%
Student59%strong on education, weak on work · range 48–70%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–70%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–63%
Foreign residents956 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population12,749 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.71 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,658 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,376 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary4,843 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd620,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes58.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour58.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad7.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct6.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct2.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct49.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct94.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,742 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct24.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct92.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Poulsbo?

The median gross salary is 4,467 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Poulsbo?

The unemployment rate is 3.75 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Poulsbo?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3.93 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Poulsbo?

Police recorded 1,847 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Poulsbo?

The published population is 12,749 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Poulsbo?

956 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Poulsbo a good place to live?

Poulsbo may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Poulsbo (Wayback Machine capture 20201202231155) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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