Wilkeson, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
555
Population
1,181/sq mi density
$106,042
Median Income
$40,166 per capita
$419,200
Home Value
$440,363 Zillow
$1,556
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$106,042 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$419,200 home value, $1,556/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$419,200
49% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
34% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
173
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$419,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$440,363
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.4%
Owner-Occupied
12.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,556/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $419,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,363 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,556 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 173 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |