The Town FilesBrinnon, Washington
Community in Jefferson County · population 907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,000
- Household income
- $62,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 67.9
Brinnon is a community of 907 people in Jefferson County, Washington. The median home is worth $275,000, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Washington towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 86% of Washington towns.
How Brinnon ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brinnon is worth $275,000, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $62,857, which is more affordable than 78% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,260 a month. 89.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brinnon | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,260 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $62,857 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 89.8% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 55.1% | — |
Who lives in Brinnon
| People | Brinnon | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 55.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 23.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 93.9% |
Weather in Brinnon
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Brinnon since 1950.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 9,107 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,601 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Brinnon itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Brinnon
1 public school with 73 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnon Elementary | K-8 | 73 | 14.6 |
Towns near Brinnon
- Seabeck, WA4.9 mi · 1,143 people · home $657,400
- Chico, WA9.7 mi · 2,723 people · home $672,600
- Bangor Base, WA10.1 mi · 5,482 people · home —
- Silverdale, WA10.9 mi · 20,733 people · home $555,300
- Kitsap Lake, WA11.1 mi · 1,997 people · home $475,900
- Erlands Point, WA11.3 mi · 916 people · home $564,000
- Quilcene, WA11.8 mi · 598 people · home $274,300
- Rocky Point, WA12.8 mi · 1,615 people · home $534,600
Brinnon questions
Is Brinnon, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brinnon scores better for retirees than 80% of Washington towns and quieter than 76%. 55.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 67.9).
How much does a house cost in Brinnon?
The median owner-occupied home in Brinnon is valued at $275,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,857, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,260 a month.
What is the weather like in Brinnon?
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Brinnon get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Brinnon in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)