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North Fort Lewis, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,990 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$72,778 Median Income $25,817 per capita
$2,375 Median Rent 42.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,657 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,778 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

North Fort Lewis, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,778
3% below
$25,817 per capita
Median Rent
$2,375/mo
104% above
42.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
1,657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
97%
Rent
204%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Fort Lewis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 2.3% (36% below 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.

Safety & Crime

North Fort Lewis reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,657/100K.

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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population5,990
Median Age24.3 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,778
Per Capita$25,817
Unemployment2.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property1,657/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
8.2% 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.