Browns Point, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
998 Population 2,434/sq mi density
$95,104 Median Income $64,767 per capita
$700,000 Home Value $486,501 Zillow
$2,082 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,104 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $2,082/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Browns Point, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,104
27% above
$64,767 per capita
Home Value
$700,000
148% above
Zillow: $486,501
Median Rent
$2,082/mo
79% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Browns Point Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Browns Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
248%
Rent
179%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Browns Point a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Browns Point residents earn a median household income of $95,104 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,767. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Browns Point is $700,000 , 148% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,501. Median rent is $2,082/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

36.5% of adults in Browns Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Browns Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population998
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density2,434/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,104
Per Capita$64,767
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

C+
Home Value$700,000
Rent$2,082
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$486,501
Housing Units542
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation84 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations103
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Browns Point was built in 1959.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.