Napavine, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,705 Population 590/sq mi density
$89,063 Median Income $34,519 per capita
$335,500 Home Value $422,438 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
269 Violent Crime/100K 1,347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$89,063 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$335,500 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Napavine, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,063
19% above
$34,519 per capita
Home Value
$335,500
19% above
Zillow: $422,438
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
29% below
1,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Napavine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Napavine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
119%
Rent
107%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Napavine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Napavine residents earn a median household income of $89,063 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,519. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Napavine is $335,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,438. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 31.7% 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 1990.

Safety & Crime

Napavine reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,347/100K.

Education

11.0% of adults in Napavine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Napavine has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population1,705
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,063
Per Capita$34,519
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385

Housing

A+
Home Value$335,500
Rent$1,250
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$422,438
Housing Units673
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent269/100K
Property1,347/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation291 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Napavine was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.