At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$36,997 per capita
Home Value
$171,700
Zillow: $195,602
Median Rent
$850/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
14.1% smoking rate
How Pierce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pierce a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pierce residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,997. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 357 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierce is $171,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,602. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
17.4% of adults in Pierce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierce has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population465
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$36,997
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$474M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,700
Rent$850
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$195,602
Housing Units291
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation3,291 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Pierce was founded in 1860.
The median home in Pierce was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.