At a Glance
Median Income
$120,994
$44,256 per capita
Home Value
$452,800
Zillow: $557,739
Median Rent
$2,374/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
1,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Orting Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orting's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orting a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orting residents earn a median household income of $120,994 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Orting is $452,800 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,739. Median rent is $2,374/month, with 33.9% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Orting reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,495/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Orting hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orting 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
Population8,957
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density3,305/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,994
Per Capita$44,256
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A+
Home Value$452,800
Rent$2,374
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$557,739
Housing Units2,960
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property1,495/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation188 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute42 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Orting was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% 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.
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