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Fort Lewis, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
13,983
Population
1,359/sq mi density
$54,902
Median Income
$23,123 per capita
$2,240
Median Rent
47.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
1,657 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,902 median income, 1.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$2,240/mo
93% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
1.8%
97% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,710
Median year built: 1985
Ownership vs. Renting
1.8%
Owner-Occupied
98.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$2,240/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
47.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
54% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
1.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $625,072 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,240 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 1.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 98.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 1.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,710 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 47.7% |