The sprawl survey, conducted by 1000 Friends of Washington, found that Bremerton ranks fourth among Washington cities in their efforts to accommodate compact growth. The price difference shows Bremerton is one of the most affordable cities in the Puget Sound region. That isn't a surprise to area real estate agents. So you're buying less land and you're getting, for the most part, an older house. There isn't space in the city for new housing developments.
Any new homes pop up in vacant city lots or when residents tear down and replace older homes.