At a Glance
Median Income
$75,438
$34,460 per capita
Home Value
$333,100
Zillow: $503,695
Median Rent
$1,239/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Tenino Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tenino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tenino a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tenino residents earn a median household income of $75,438 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,460. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Tenino is $333,100 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,695. Median rent is $1,239/month, with 28.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Tenino reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,388/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Tenino hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tenino has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,965
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,346/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,438
Per Capita$34,460
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A
Home Value$333,100
Rent$1,239
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$503,695
Housing Units828
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,388/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary214/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation286 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Tenino was built in 1979.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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