At a Glance
Median Income
$72,778
$25,817 per capita
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
13.3% smoking rate
How North Fort Lewis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Fort Lewis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Fort Lewis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Fort Lewis residents earn a median household income of $72,778 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,817. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Education
29.4% of adults in North Fort Lewis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Fort Lewis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,990
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans25.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,778
Per Capita$25,817
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$2,375
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$625,072
Housing Units1,173
Rent Burden42.1%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation246 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute10 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in North Fort Lewis was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% 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.