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Waller, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,857 Population 987/sq mi density
$118,077 Median Income $50,821 per capita
$481,200 Home Value $581,341 Zillow
$1,785 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
1,108 Violent Crime/100K 7,005 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,077 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$481,200 home value, $1,785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,108 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Waller, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,077
57% above
$50,821 per capita
Home Value
$481,200
71% above
Zillow: $581,341
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
53% above
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,108/100K
192% above
7,005/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 sunny days/yr

How Waller Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
157%
Home Value
171%
Rent
153%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waller 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

Waller residents earn a median household income of $118,077 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,821. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Waller is $481,200 , 71% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,341. Median rent is $1,785/month, with 27.0% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Waller reports 1,108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,005/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Waller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waller has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population7,857
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,077
Per Capita$50,821
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

A
Home Value$481,200
Rent$1,785
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$581,341
Housing Units3,090
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,108/100K
Property7,005/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation281 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Waller was built in 1970.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.