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DuPont, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
9,952 Population 1,710/sq mi density
$114,423 Median Income $52,151 per capita
$550,200 Home Value $550,256 Zillow
$2,230 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
207 Violent Crime/100K 1,272 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$114,423 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$550,200 home value, $2,230/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
207 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher

DuPont, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,423
52% above
$52,151 per capita
Home Value
$550,200
95% above
Zillow: $550,256
Median Rent
$2,230/mo
92% above
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
46% below
1,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
62% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr

How DuPont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
152%
Home Value
195%
Rent
192%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is DuPont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

DuPont residents earn a median household income of $114,423 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,151. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 DuPont is $550,200 , 95% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,256. Median rent is $2,230/month, with 26.8% 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 2003.

Safety & Crime

DuPont reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,272/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

54.7% of adults in DuPont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

DuPont has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population9,952
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,710/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,423
Per Capita$52,151
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B+
Home Value$550,200
Rent$2,230
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$550,256
Housing Units4,150
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent207/100K
Property1,272/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault207/100K
Burglary269/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation218 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in DuPont was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.