At a Glance
Median Income
$87,277
$41,024 per capita
Home Value
$427,900
Zillow: $511,129
Median Rent
$1,805/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
2,771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Lacey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lacey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lacey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lacey residents earn a median household income of $87,277 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,024. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Lacey is $427,900 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,129. Median rent is $1,805/month, with 32.4% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Lacey reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,771/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Lacey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacey 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
Population57,088
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density3,074/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,277
Per Capita$41,024
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$427,900
Rent$1,805
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$511,129
Housing Units23,245
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property2,771/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary347/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation184 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Lacey was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.9% 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.
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