Puyallup, WA

Washington · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
42,642 Population
$95,639 Median Income
$507,000 Home Value
$1,750 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
279 Violent Crime / 100K
37.2 yrs Median Age
28.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.7
Economy
3.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.3
Education

People

Population42,642
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,970/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 72.6%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$95,639
Per Capita Income$44,990
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate4.7%
County GDP$64,941M

Housing

3.7/5
Home Value (Census)$507,000
Zillow Value$565,882
Median Rent$1,750
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,472

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression28.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime279/100K
Property Crime7,125/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft725.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul40° / 64°
Rain45 in/yr
Snow6 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 28 (Good)

Education

3.3/5
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.36
Libraries (County)29

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Work From Home10.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations33

How Puyallup Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$95,639
Home Value$507,000
Median Rent$1,750
Poverty Rate4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime279.4 /100K
Avg Temperature50.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population42,642
Population Density2,970 per sq mi
Median Age37.2 years
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72.6% Black 4.3% Hispanic 2% Other 21.1%
White72.6%
Black or African American4.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races21.1%

Language

English Only86.6%
Spanish Speakers13.4%
English 86.6% Spanish 13.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.5%
Health Insurance94.5%

Income

27% above avg
Median Household Income$95,639
Per Capita Income$44,990
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,354
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$90,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate4.7%
Total Establishments (County)20,820
County GDP$64,941M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,771
Healthcare Facilities2,355
Retail Stores2,124
Manufacturing537
Total Establishments20,820

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,771 Healthcare 2,355 Retail 2,124 Manufacturing 537

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$90,111
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,011

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.5 min
Work From Home10.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

80% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$507,000
Zillow Home Value Index$565,882

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,950
Price Per Sq Ft$310
Homes Sold (month)38
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops22.2%
Active Inventory63

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied51.3%

Rental Costs

50% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,750
Zillow Rent Index$2,108

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedroom$1,472
3 Bedroom$2,003
4 Bedroom$2,351

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,011
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.38%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.5%
Regular Checkup69.2%
Premature Death Rate7,855 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,355
Restaurants (County)1,771

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime279.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape56.4 /100K
Robbery115.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault107.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime7,125.3 /100K
Burglary1,025.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft5,374.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft725.3 /100K
Arson28.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)86
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

40°F Jan 64°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Average50.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.1 in
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median28.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Land Area14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²)
Population Density2,970 per sq mi
Latitude47.1790°
Longitude-122.2915°
County FIPS53053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.1%
D 53.9%

Democrat +10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
High School+93.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.36

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,970 per sq mi
Land Area14.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations33
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)33
Public Libraries (County)29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)86
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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