Washington · Metropolitan Area
Lake Tapps is a small city in Washington with a population of 12,360. Residents earn $145,250 per year, which is 93% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Tapps receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Tapps stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Tapps is $145,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Lake Tapps among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Tapps is $693,300, making it a premium housing market at 146% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,004 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Lake Tapps experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,250 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,275 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $693,300 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $952,000 |
| Median List Price | $952,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $326 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 27.6% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,004 |
| 72% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,007/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2307°N, 122.1712°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,007/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |