Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Southworth, WA
$647,300Median home value
Kitsap CountyArea
Ferry to West Seattle; WA-16 corridorCommute profile
About Southworth
A waterfront hamlet built around its ferry dock, Southworth is the Kitsap Peninsula's back door to Seattle — the Fauntleroy ferry crosses to West Seattle in about 40 minutes. The little town has a beloved general store, a beach at the ferry landing, and forested neighborhoods climbing the hill above the Sound.


Home prices in Southworth
The median home value in Southworth is $647,300.
Top places in Southworth
- Southworth ferry terminal — The ferry to West Seattle and a small swimming beach
- Southworth Grocery area — The community's beloved country store and gathering spot
- Blake Island views — Blake Island's marine park, reachable by boat
- South Kitsap parks — Trails through the peninsula's interior forest
Commuting from Southworth
- To West Seattle — About 40 minutes via the Southworth–Fauntleroy ferry
- To Port Orchard — Roughly 15 minutes north
- To Tacoma — About 35 minutes south via WA-16
Southworth FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Southworth, WA?
The median home value in Southworth is $647,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Southworth, WA?
To West Seattle — About 40 minutes via the Southworth–Fauntleroy ferry
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.