Nisqually Indian Community, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
513 Population 168/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $29,474 per capita
$317,300 Home Value $550,256 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$317,300 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nisqually Indian Community, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,875
4% below
$29,474 per capita
Home Value
$317,300
13% above
Zillow: $550,256
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Nisqually Indian Community Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
113%
Rent
54%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nisqually Indian Community 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

Nisqually Indian Community residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,474. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% 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 Nisqually Indian Community is $317,300 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,256. Median rent is $625/month, with 27.5% 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 1981.

Education

13.9% of adults in Nisqually Indian Community hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nisqually Indian Community has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population513
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$29,474
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

A
Home Value$317,300
Rent$625
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$550,256
Housing Units233
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation39 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Nisqually Indian Community was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (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 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.