At a Glance
Median Income
$93,635
$48,005 per capita
Home Value
$438,000
Zillow: $522,305
Median Rent
$1,654/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
2,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
10.2% smoking rate
How Tumwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tumwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tumwater a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tumwater residents earn a median household income of $93,635 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,005. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Tumwater is $438,000 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,305. Median rent is $1,654/month, with 29.2% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Tumwater reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,082/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Tumwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tumwater 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 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population26,519
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,495/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,635
Per Capita$48,005
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A
Home Value$438,000
Rent$1,654
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$522,305
Housing Units10,321
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property2,082/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary330/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation190 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Tumwater was founded in 1869.
The median home in Tumwater was built in 1993.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
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.