At a Glance
Median Income
$81,063
$46,896 per capita
Home Value
$335,500
Zillow: $565,882
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
16.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
7,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How North Puyallup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Puyallup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Puyallup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Puyallup residents earn a median household income of $81,063 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 North Puyallup is $335,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $565,882. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 16.2% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
North Puyallup reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,125/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in North Puyallup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Puyallup has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,363
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,063
Per Capita$46,896
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$335,500
Rent$1,051
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$565,882
Housing Units880
Rent Burden16.2%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property7,125/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation53 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in North Puyallup was built in 1960.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% 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.