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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area

WA · 101 cities · 1,476,629 population

1,476,629 Total Population
101 Cities & Towns
$111,372 Avg Income
$581,570 Avg Home Value
$1,903 Avg Rent
32.6% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro

Tacoma, WA

Pop 220,482
Income $83,857
Home $454,600

Kent, WA

Pop 135,015
Income $90,416
Home $537,500

Federal Way, WA

Pop 99,232
Income $82,144
Home $499,600

Auburn, WA

Pop 85,455
Income $95,367
Home $510,400

South Hill, WA

Pop 68,161
Income $109,235
Home $493,800

Lakewood, WA

Pop 63,034
Income $70,524
Home $420,500

Lacey, WA

Pop 57,088
Income $87,277
Home $427,900

Olympia, WA

Pop 55,583
Income $76,930
Home $457,900

Puyallup, WA

Pop 42,642
Income $95,639
Home $507,000

Parkland, WA

Pop 39,174
Income $71,829
Home $382,700

Graham, WA

Pop 35,090
Income $115,501
Home $472,800

University Place, WA

Pop 34,850
Income $94,952
Home $578,100

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area is the 46th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 1,476,629 spread across 101 cities and towns in WA. Anchored by Tacoma, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area earn an average household income of $111,372, while the average home value sits at $581,570. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,903 per month, making the cost of living relatively high compared to the national average. About 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro reports an average violent crime rate of 289.9 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 3,660.8 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 51.0°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 6.5%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 101 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature51.0°F
Avg January Temp39.7°F
Avg July Temp64.8°F
Avg Annual Precipitation53.5"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate289.9 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate3660.8 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.2%
Avg Poverty Rate6.5%
Avg Median Age40.5

All 101 Cities in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area

1 Tacoma WA 220,482
2 Kent WA 135,015
3 Federal Way WA 99,232
4 Auburn WA 85,455
5 South Hill WA 68,161
6 Lakewood WA 63,034
7 Lacey WA 57,088
8 Olympia WA 55,583
9 Puyallup WA 42,642
10 Parkland WA 39,174
11 Graham WA 35,090
12 University Place WA 34,850
13 Spanaway WA 34,322
14 Maple Valley WA 28,121
15 Frederickson WA 24,219
16 Bonney Lake WA 22,776
17 Covington WA 20,957
18 Monroe WA 19,696
19 Lakeland North WA 14,664
20 Fort Lewis WA 13,983
21 Elk Plain WA 13,863
22 Snoqualmie WA 13,750
23 Lakeland South WA 12,869
24 Edgewood WA 12,683
25 Enumclaw WA 12,663
26 Lake Tapps WA 12,360
27 Prairie Ridge WA 12,054
28 Fife WA 10,902
29 Sumner WA 10,674
30 Lake Morton-Berrydale WA 10,591
31 DuPont WA 9,952
32 Summit View WA 9,014
33 Orting WA 8,957
34 Summit WA 8,885
35 Milton WA 8,747
36 Midland WA 8,676
37 Duvall WA 8,279
38 Waller WA 7,857
39 North Bend WA 7,745
40 Clover Creek WA 7,128
41 Fircrest WA 7,082
42 Pacific WA 7,064
43 Woods Creek WA 7,027
44 Hobart WA 6,841
45 Tanglewilde WA 6,822
46 Tehaleh WA 6,769
47 Steilacoom WA 6,683
48 North Fort Lewis WA 5,990
49 Sultan WA 5,770
50 Black Diamond WA 5,678
51 Buckley WA 5,306
52 Chain Lake WA 4,989
53 Prairie Heights WA 4,817
54 Granite Falls WA 4,658
55 Mirrormont WA 4,217
56 Maple Heights-Lake Desire WA 3,694
57 Lake Holm WA 3,664
58 Canyon Creek WA 3,556
59 Three Lakes WA 3,466
60 Algona WA 3,239
61 McChord AFB WA 2,895
62 Alderton WA 2,857
63 Carnation WA 2,476
64 Gold Bar WA 2,396
65 Shadow Lake WA 2,221
66 Riverbend WA 2,150
67 Monroe North WA 2,069
68 South Creek WA 1,885
69 Wilderness Rim WA 1,770
70 Fall City WA 1,743
71 Fife Heights WA 1,508
72 Lake Marcel-Stillwater WA 1,463
73 Darrington WA 1,397
74 North Puyallup WA 1,363
75 Anderson Island WA 1,341
76 McMillin WA 1,298
77 Ruston WA 1,293
78 Crocker WA 1,173
79 Ames Lake WA 1,138
80 Easton WA 1,046
81 Browns Point WA 998
82 Dash Point WA 984
83 Riverpoint WA 982
84 Lake Roesiger WA 981
85 Lake Bosworth WA 980
86 Roslyn WA 884
87 May Creek WA 801
88 Startup WA 746
89 Carbonado WA 631
90 Wilkeson WA 555
91 Nisqually Indian Community WA 513
92 Verlot WA 387
93 South Prairie WA 371
94 Snoqualmie Pass WA 354
95 Ravensdale WA 308
96 North Sultan WA 295
97 Ronald WA 248
98 Baring WA 190
99 Index WA 164
100 Greenwater WA 138
101 Skykomish WA 112