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Silverdale, WA

Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States. Despite many failed attempts at incorporation, Silverdale has not become a city. The population was 20,733 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Silverdale as a census-designated place (CDP). Silverdale ranks 158th among 522 areas in Washington for which per capita income data is collected.

Early attempts to incorporate Silverdale as a city resulted in failed ballot measures in 1941 and 1985. An incorporation referendum in November 1999 was initially defeated by a five-vote margin out of 4,000 votes cast. The election was marred by irregularities, including the inclusion of the ballot question for voters outside the proposed city boundaries and the exclusion of voters inside the proposed boundaries. A re-vote was held on February 1, 2000, and rejected by a wider margin. A similar measure in February 2013 was rejected by 70% of voters.

Silverdale is 6 miles (10 km) south of the US Navy Trident Missile Base Kitsap, 9 miles (14 km) northwest of the city of Bremerton, and the same distance south of Poulsbo. Silverdale lies at the north tip of Dyes Inlet, which connects it to Bremerton via Sinclair Inlet and to the Pacific Ocean via Port Orchard and Puget Sound. Strawberry Creek flows through the Old Town area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP of Silverdale has a total area of 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²), of which 12.6 square miles (32.7 km²) are land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km²), or 7.10%, is water.

A branch of what was then, Harrison Medical Center, now St. Michael Medical Center, opened on Myhre Road in 2000. St. Michael Medical Center is a part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, under Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). A new expansion to St. Michael Medical Center was completed and opened to the public in December 2020. The hospital features a Level III Trauma Center and helipad, birth center, and cancer care. St. Michael Medical Center is in America's 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery (2021).

St. Michael Medical Center is the only one of two hospitals on the Kitsap Peninsula, St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington, being the other. In 2022 staffing issues have been a major ongoing issue at the hospital.

Silverdale places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. St. Michael Medical Center and Silverdale Medical Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Crunch Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a relaxing spa experience, visit Pure Escape Med Spa to enjoy rejuvenating treatments. Anytime Fitness provides a convenient gym option for those looking to maintain their fitness regimen. For swimming and aquatic fitness, head to the Kitsap Tennis and Athletic Center. Old Mill Park is perfect for a tranquil day of picnicking and enjoying nature.  

Top sites in Silverdale, WA are Silverdale Waterfront Park, Clear Creek Trail, The Trails at Silverdale, and Kitsap Mall.

Population: 21,046 (2023). ZIP codes: 98315, 98383. Area code: 360.  Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²).

FAQs

What is Silverdale WA known for?

Centrally located on the Kitsap Peninsula, Silverdale offers scenic trails, award-winning breweries, and beachfront hotels with stunning views of Dyes Inlet, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and glorious sunsets. Easy beach access leads to tons of outdoor fun, and hundreds of shops, malls, movie theaters, and bowling alleys offer plenty of indoor activities

Is Silverdale, WA a good place to live?

Silverdale is in Kitsap County. Living in Silverdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Silverdale and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Silverdale are highly rated.

What is the cost of living in Silverdale, WA?

The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Silverdale is $35,879 a year — less than the annual cost of living for Washington of $38,410 and less than the national figure of $38,433. In Silverdale, the median home value is $303,200, greater than the national median home value of $204,900. Some 47.10% of occupied homes are rented, greater than the 36.2% national renter rate. The typical renter in Silverdale spends $1,307 a month on housing, greater than the $1,023 national median monthly rent.

Sources

Kitsap County

Wikipedia

Niche

Visit Kitsap

24/7 Wall St.

Silverdale Waterfront Park

Clear Creek Trail

The Trails at Silverdale

Kitsap Mall

St. Michael Medical Center

Silverdale Medical Center

Crunch Fitness

Pure Escape Med Spa

Anytime Fitness

Kitsap Tennis and Athletic Center

Old Mill Park

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