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Poulsbo

City in Washington, United States

Overview

Poulsbo, nicknamed 'Little Norway,' is a picturesque waterfront city on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula with deep Nordic roots and a lively arts scene. Cobblestone streets, local shops, and the panoramic Liberty Bay make it a relaxing getaway from Seattle.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
11,975
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.74°, -122.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,050
Local Cost
$2,210
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1231 mm
Internet Speed
225 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
535.0
Airport
PUL
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.

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