At a Glance
Median Income
$97,634
$50,304 per capita
Home Value
$594,600
Zillow: $636,520
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
10.5% smoking rate
How Steilacoom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steilacoom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steilacoom a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steilacoom residents earn a median household income of $97,634 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,304. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% 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 Steilacoom is $594,600 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $636,520. Median rent is $1,721/month, with 32.4% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Steilacoom reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 776/100K.
Education
47.4% of adults in Steilacoom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steilacoom has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,683
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density3,325/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,634
Per Capita$50,304
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B
Home Value$594,600
Rent$1,721
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$636,520
Housing Units2,886
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property776/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation223 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Steilacoom was built in 1976.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
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.