At a Glance
Median Income
$94,028
$36,609 per capita
Home Value
$401,000
Zillow: $505,720
Median Rent
$1,782/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
13.5% smoking rate
How Spanaway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spanaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spanaway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spanaway residents earn a median household income of $94,028 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,609. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Spanaway is $401,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,720. Median rent is $1,782/month, with 29.4% 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 1989.
Education
15.6% of adults in Spanaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spanaway 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
Population34,322
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,923/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,028
Per Capita$36,609
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$401,000
Rent$1,782
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$505,720
Housing Units11,753
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation381 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Spanaway was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.