Tehaleh, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
6,769 Population 774/sq mi density
$136,454 Median Income $52,201 per capita
$710,700 Home Value $557,739 Zillow
$3,385 Median Rent 41.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$136,454 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$710,700 home value, $3,385/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tehaleh, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$136,454
82% above
$52,201 per capita
Home Value
$710,700
152% above
Zillow: $557,739
Median Rent
$3,385/mo
191% above
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
57% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Tehaleh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tehaleh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
182%
Home Value
252%
Rent
291%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tehaleh a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tehaleh residents earn a median household income of $136,454 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,201. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% 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 Tehaleh is $710,700 , 152% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,739. Median rent is $3,385/month, with 41.8% 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 2015.

Education

52.9% of adults in Tehaleh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tehaleh 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

Population6,769
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,454
Per Capita$52,201
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B+
Home Value$710,700
Rent$3,385
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$557,739
Housing Units2,051
Rent Burden41.8%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation738 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute48 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Tehaleh was built in 2015.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% 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.