At a Glance
Median Income
$62,847
$33,306 per capita
Home Value
$310,200
Zillow: $414,569
Median Rent
$866/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
2,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
240 sunny days/yr
How Rainier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rainier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rainier a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rainier residents earn a median household income of $62,847 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,306. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rainier is $310,200 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,569. Median rent is $866/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Rainier reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,380/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Rainier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rainier has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,859
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,847
Per Capita$33,306
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
B+
Home Value$310,200
Rent$866
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$414,569
Housing Units836
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property2,380/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary347/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation386 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Rainier was founded in 1885.
The median home in Rainier was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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