Washington · Metropolitan Area
Tumwater is a small city in Washington with a population of 26,519. Residents earn $93,635 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tumwater receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Tumwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tumwater is $93,635, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Tumwater is $438,000, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Tumwater is below the national average at 309 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,564 per 100,000, 82% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Tumwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,635 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,005 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,385 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,381 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,476 |
| County GDP | $21,563M |
| Restaurants | 620 |
| Healthcare | 986 |
| Retail | 761 |
| Manufacturing | 166 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,518 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.49% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |
| Census Median | $438,000 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $521,198 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $277 |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 19.2% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,654 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,893 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,518 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.49% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 986 |
| Total Violent | 308.5/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 37.2/100K |
| Robbery | 69.2/100K |
| Assault | 202.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,563.8/100K |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 888.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,393.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 281.9/100K |
| Arson | 21.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9895°N, 122.9173°W |
| County FIPS | 53067 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 986 |
| Restaurants | 620 |
| Retail Stores | 761 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |