At a Glance
Median Income
$101,644
$33,934 per capita
Home Value
$388,900
Zillow: $515,485
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rainier residents earn a median household income of $101,644 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,934. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rainier is $388,900 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $515,485. Median rent is $1,128/month, with 41.7% 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 1992.
Education
19.8% of adults in Rainier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rainier 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 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population2,499
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,436/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$101,644
Per Capita$33,934
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A+
Home Value$388,900
Rent$1,128
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$515,485
Housing Units913
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation443 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Rainier was built in 1992.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.