At a Glance
Median Income
$95,639
$44,990 per capita
Home Value
$507,000
Zillow: $565,156
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
3,917/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.2% smoking rate
How Puyallup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Puyallup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Puyallup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Puyallup residents earn a median household income of $95,639 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,990. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Puyallup is $507,000 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $565,156. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 29.1% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Puyallup reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,917/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Puyallup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Puyallup has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population42,642
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,970/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,639
Per Capita$44,990
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$507,000
Rent$1,750
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$565,156
Housing Units17,462
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property3,917/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault253/100K
Burglary449/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Puyallup was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (19 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.
10.1% 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.