At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$26,594 per capita
Home Value
$219,000
Zillow: $317,917
Median Rent
$1,242/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
13.1% smoking rate
How Bucoda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bucoda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bucoda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bucoda residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,594. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bucoda is $219,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,917. Median rent is $1,242/month, with 24.7% 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 1974.
Education
12.6% of adults in Bucoda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bucoda has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population511
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,594
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,000
Rent$1,242
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$317,917
Housing Units207
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation250 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bucoda was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.