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McChord AFB, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,895
Population
492/sq mi density
$55,662
Median Income
$23,941 per capita
$2,315
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
641
Violent Crime/100K
4,156 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,662 median income, 0.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
641 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$2,315/mo
99% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
100% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
939
Median year built: 1998
Ownership vs. Renting
0.0%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
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:
$2,315/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1998
Average age of housing stock: 28 years
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $510,470 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,315 |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 939 |
| Median Year Built | 1998 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |