Why Live in Indianola
Indianola is a serene community located between the Port Madison Reservation and Puget Sound on the Kitsap Peninsula. The area is known for its tranquility, with wooded areas, old farms, and the 900-foot Indianola Pier, where visitors can stargaze and enjoy water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. Indianola Park provides open fields for dogs, a baseball field, and picnic tables, while the Indianola Waterfront Preserve features a beach and woodland trails leading into Miller Bay. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive trails at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park and North Kitsap Heritage Park, or play a round at White Horse Golf Club. The neighborhood features Cape Cod, traditional, and ranch-style homes, many of which are raised to prevent flooding. Miller Bay Estates and Jefferson Beach Estates offer a mix of single-story and two-story homes. Indianola is served by the North Kitsap School District, with Suquamish Elementary School and Kingston High School both receiving high ratings. The neighborhood's central roads, Indianola Road Northeast and Kingston Street Northeast, connect residents to nearby Kingston and Suquamish, with ferry access to Edmonds and Seattle. Local businesses include artist studios and the Indianola Country Store, with additional shopping and dining options available in Kingston, such as Safeway and Kingston Ale House.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indianola a good place to live?
Indianola is a good place to live. Indianola is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Indianola has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 46. The average household income is $106,706 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Indianola are home owners, with 18.3% of residents renting and 81.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Indianola can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Indianola neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Indianola?
The median home price in Indianola is $580,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $116,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $124K a year to afford the median home price in Indianola. The average household income in Indianola is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Indianola?
The best public schools that serve Indianola are:
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Are home prices dropping in Indianola?
Yes, home prices in Indianola are down 17% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Indianola, WA
On average, homes in Indianola, Seattle sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Indianola, Seattle over the last 12 months is $546,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$546,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$557,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$367
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median List Price
$580,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
