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Ruston, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,293
Population
4,973/sq mi density
$113,971
Median Income
$77,129 per capita
$808,200
Home Value
$741,805 Zillow
$2,489
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
117
Violent Crime/100K
4,561 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,971 median income, 1.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$808,200 home value, $2,489/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$808,200
187% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,489/mo
114% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
667
Median year built: 1995
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$808,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$741,805
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$2,489/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $808,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $741,805 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,489 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 667 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |