At a Glance
Median Income
$145,250
$73,275 per capita
Home Value
$693,300
Zillow: $671,859
Median Rent
$2,004/mo
16.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
2,759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Lake Tapps Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Tapps's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Tapps a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Tapps residents earn a median household income of $145,250 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,275. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% 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 Lake Tapps is $693,300 , 146% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $671,859. Median rent is $2,004/month, with 16.5% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Lake Tapps reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,759/100K.
Education
41.4% of adults in Lake Tapps hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Tapps has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population12,360
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,007/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,250
Per Capita$73,275
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$693,300
Rent$2,004
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$671,859
Housing Units4,678
Rent Burden16.5%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property2,759/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation542 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute38 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Tapps was built in 1988.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% 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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