Housing by town in Pierce County, Washington
Pierce County, Washington has 59 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,806 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,250 in 2015–2019 (+44.5%; Up after inflation).
Tehaleh has the highest median gross rent ($3,365) and Eatonville the lowest ($979).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,806 (±$18)
- Households that rent
- 35.3%
- Median household income
- $99,564
- Places
- 59
Cities, towns and townships in Pierce County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderton | $1,633 | 20.8% | $97,446 | $431,500 | $4,906 |
| Anderson Island | — | 3.4% | $80,282 | $546,300 | $5,225 |
| Artondale | $2,251 | 11.8% | $149,302 | $734,400 | $6,289 |
| Bonney Lake | $2,256 | 21.2% | $136,845 | $607,900 | $5,436 |
| Buckley | $1,992 | 21.6% | $124,583 | $574,100 | $4,550 |
| Canterwood | — | 1.5% | $159,808 | $892,400 | $7,202 |
| Carbonado | $1,809 | 14.7% | $117,083 | $452,700 | $2,471 |
| Clear Lake (Pierce County) | $1,699 | 18.4% | $95,882 | $788,500 | $6,575 |
| Clover Creek | $1,814 | 37.2% | $95,061 | $471,900 | $4,457 |
| Crocker | — | 1.8% | $109,695 | $419,400 | $4,475 |
| DuPont | $2,322 | 38.5% | $120,781 | $583,600 | $4,369 |
| Eatonville | $979 | 20.7% | $114,688 | $431,000 | $3,634 |
| Edgewood | $2,034 | 32.0% | $116,132 | $712,000 | $6,214 |
| Elk Plain | $2,172 | 15.8% | $107,313 | $473,500 | $4,629 |
| Fife | $1,889 | 53.7% | $90,532 | $543,100 | $4,454 |
| Fife Heights | $2,542 | 4.0% | $157,292 | $712,400 | $6,271 |
| Fircrest | $1,554 | 28.2% | $113,926 | $583,500 | $4,714 |
| Fort Lewis | $2,282 | 99.0% | $58,796 | — | — |
| Fox Island | — | 7.3% | $172,292 | $1,003,900 | $7,625 |
| Frederickson | $2,386 | 26.2% | $109,500 | $477,400 | $4,503 |
| Gig Harbor | $2,301 | 37.8% | $118,395 | $767,100 | $5,199 |
| Graham | $2,095 | 17.8% | $116,862 | $516,700 | $4,841 |
| Home | — | 15.8% | $64,884 | $403,500 | $3,652 |
| Key Center | $1,705 | 12.3% | $105,781 | $613,200 | $4,184 |
| Lake Tapps | $2,091 | 10.8% | $148,005 | $742,400 | $7,510 |
| Lakewood | $1,525 | 52.5% | $74,720 | $461,200 | $4,326 |
| Longbranch | $1,750 | 9.8% | $95,768 | $396,000 | $3,292 |
| Maplewood | $2,000 | 11.4% | $135,943 | $708,300 | $6,327 |
| McChord AFB | $2,323 | 97.3% | $54,808 | — | — |
| McMillin | $2,192 | 9.9% | $140,556 | $611,400 | $5,212 |
| Midland | $1,546 | 41.6% | $84,700 | $412,800 | $3,308 |
| Milton | $2,199 | 45.0% | $96,540 | $539,700 | $4,764 |
| North Fort Lewis | $2,475 | 99.2% | $70,114 | — | — |
| North Puyallup | $1,348 | 20.7% | $83,489 | $379,200 | $4,294 |
| Orting | $2,284 | 16.5% | $132,877 | $493,100 | $4,246 |
| Parkland | $1,663 | 48.2% | $72,239 | $423,000 | $4,194 |
| Prairie Heights | $1,828 | 3.9% | $130,640 | $500,200 | $5,072 |
| Prairie Ridge | $1,965 | 11.7% | $114,356 | $462,000 | $3,825 |
| Purdy | $2,584 | 20.8% | $91,204 | $358,600 | $3,471 |
| Puyallup | $1,812 | 47.9% | $97,826 | $551,800 | $4,950 |
| Rosedale | $2,875 | 7.0% | $158,800 | $887,600 | $6,856 |
| Roy | $2,227 | 8.1% | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,529 |
| Ruston | $2,598 | 31.2% | $116,331 | $912,700 | $7,926 |
| South Creek | — | 15.6% | $84,759 | $610,600 | $5,543 |
| South Hill | $2,088 | 29.5% | $113,130 | $543,600 | $4,632 |
| South Prairie | — | 7.1% | $117,250 | $444,000 | $3,579 |
| Spanaway | $1,813 | 26.3% | $98,251 | $445,700 | $4,372 |
| Stansberry Lake | $2,167 | 7.4% | $90,917 | $399,300 | $3,337 |
| Steilacoom | $1,818 | 37.1% | $100,851 | $655,000 | $4,616 |
| Summit | $1,519 | 16.5% | $106,736 | $512,600 | $4,797 |
| Summit View | $1,887 | 41.0% | $108,806 | $524,300 | $5,474 |
| Sumner | $1,974 | 45.6% | $98,191 | $519,900 | $5,213 |
| Tacoma | $1,676 | 44.2% | $85,884 | $479,600 | $4,482 |
| Tehaleh | $3,365 | 7.3% | $155,646 | $741,700 | $6,339 |
| University Place | $1,762 | 42.8% | $99,031 | $624,800 | $6,162 |
| Waller | $1,787 | 17.4% | $101,490 | $512,200 | $4,998 |
| Wauna | $1,602 | 13.7% | $103,250 | $503,300 | $4,014 |
| Wilkeson | $1,594 | 7.0% | $130,250 | $434,300 | $2,900 |
| Wollochet | $1,915 | 25.3% | $149,271 | $889,900 | $6,684 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,750 | $44,600 | $71,300 |
| 2 people | $30,600 | $50,950 | $81,500 |
| 3 people | $34,400 | $57,300 | $91,700 |
| 4 people | $38,200 | $63,650 | $101,850 |
| 5 people | $41,300 | $68,750 | $110,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $73,850 | $118,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $78,950 | $126,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,050 | $134,450 |
How the places in Pierce County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Pierce County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,409 | 593 | 34,552 | 3,788 | 912,245 | 18 of 18 |
| 2024 | 4,551 | 491 | 25,841 | 2,786 | 927,680 | 18 of 18 |
| 2025 | 3,804 | 411 | 19,077 | 2,060 | 926,248 | 17 of 18 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Pierce County recorded 3,804 violent and 19,077 property crimes, 411 and 2,060 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Pierce County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County Sheriff's Office | 442,612 | 1,004 | 4,740 |
| Tacoma Police Department | 230,369 | 1,994 | 9,286 |
| Lakewood Police Department | 62,485 | 321 | 1,701 |
| Puyallup Police Department | 42,432 | 126 | 1,139 |
| University Place Police Department | 35,225 | 60 | 521 |
| Bonney Lake Police Department | 22,175 | 22 | 292 |
| Edgewood Police Department | 13,779 | 22 | 149 |
| Gig Harbor Police Department | 12,786 | 36 | 300 |
| Fife Police Department | 11,082 | 107 | 415 |
| Sumner Police Department | 10,942 | 35 | 228 |
| Dupont Police Department | 9,752 | 12 | 67 |
| Orting Police Department | 8,876 | 14 | 69 |
| Fircrest Police Department | 6,945 | 10 | 64 |
| Steilacoom Police Department | 6,627 | 11 | 38 |
| Buckley Police Department | 6,249 | 7 | 32 |
ZIP codes in Pierce County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98391 | 59,240 | $2,265 | $626,800 | $135,037 | 14.3% |
| 98387 | 50,774 | $1,869 | $461,000 | $106,872 | 22.6% |
| 98374 | 49,007 | $2,061 | $535,300 | $112,662 | 29.5% |
| 98404 | 35,961 | $1,483 | $413,900 | $82,191 | 31.4% |
| 98444 | 35,754 | $1,647 | $416,400 | $65,342 | 56.0% |
| 98445 | 33,684 | $1,778 | $444,800 | $92,520 | 31.5% |
| 98338 | 32,687 | $1,854 | $509,600 | $114,819 | 15.5% |
| 98499 | 32,464 | $1,473 | $408,500 | $67,292 | 62.1% |
| 98375 | 31,187 | $2,337 | $522,100 | $117,074 | 24.6% |
| 98466 | 30,327 | $1,843 | $602,400 | $101,778 | 46.8% |
| 98498 | 29,209 | $1,711 | $506,300 | $91,664 | 36.1% |
| 98373 | 28,883 | $1,929 | $565,700 | $103,796 | 45.2% |
| 98409 | 27,843 | $1,645 | $394,500 | $73,348 | 55.6% |
| 98335 | 27,773 | $2,120 | $791,100 | $128,592 | 24.1% |
| 98372 | 26,012 | $1,783 | $589,900 | $98,152 | 47.5% |
| 98405 | 25,939 | $1,551 | $464,700 | $75,946 | 50.8% |
| 98371 | 24,682 | $1,769 | $556,800 | $97,242 | 28.1% |
| 98406 | 24,202 | $1,764 | $638,400 | $104,264 | 38.7% |
| 98433 | 22,493 | $2,312 | — | $60,158 | 99.1% |
| 98407 | 21,718 | $1,909 | $656,600 | $110,288 | 36.5% |
| 98422 | 21,644 | $2,180 | $663,800 | $118,604 | 21.9% |
| 98408 | 21,009 | $1,654 | $410,500 | $80,899 | 28.7% |
| 98332 | 20,072 | $2,394 | $748,200 | $135,330 | 15.4% |
| 98321 | 18,150 | $1,760 | $571,200 | $127,411 | 9.3% |
| 98467 | 15,387 | $1,663 | $623,800 | $91,354 | 40.2% |
| 98360 | 15,045 | $2,231 | $505,200 | $125,842 | 11.1% |
| 98446 | 14,634 | $1,991 | $487,500 | $101,938 | 33.2% |
| 98424 | 11,816 | $1,890 | $561,600 | $94,122 | 50.9% |
| 98329 | 11,552 | $1,755 | $518,700 | $110,316 | 10.8% |
| 98390 | 11,546 | $1,969 | $510,000 | $97,795 | 44.6% |
| 98580 | 11,410 | $1,683 | $542,800 | $104,684 | 11.5% |
| 98418 | 10,264 | $1,639 | $413,400 | $89,706 | 36.2% |
| 98327 | 9,931 | $2,322 | $583,600 | $120,781 | 38.5% |
| 98328 | 9,891 | $996 | $591,800 | $103,696 | 17.7% |
| 98403 | 9,097 | $1,546 | $829,800 | $88,056 | 60.3% |
| 98354 | 8,597 | $2,221 | $536,800 | $96,866 | 44.4% |
| 98402 | 8,080 | $1,553 | $531,300 | $60,505 | 82.2% |
| 98465 | 7,178 | $1,543 | $593,300 | $73,226 | 46.9% |
| 98388 | 7,043 | $1,818 | $655,000 | $100,851 | 37.1% |
| 98439 | 5,671 | $1,873 | — | $50,509 | 90.8% |
| 98443 | 5,558 | $1,823 | $519,100 | $105,035 | 18.2% |
| 98349 | 4,931 | $1,607 | $370,200 | $75,875 | 12.6% |
| 98333 | 3,414 | — | $1,003,900 | $172,292 | 7.3% |
| 98351 | 1,891 | — | $752,100 | $151,660 | 6.8% |
| 98303 | 1,448 | — | $546,300 | $80,282 | 3.4% |
| 98416 | 934 | — | — | — | — |
| 98447 | 921 | — | — | — | — |
| 98394 | 892 | $843 | $572,400 | — | 14.7% |
| 98396 | 844 | $1,173 | $485,400 | $112,031 | 15.1% |
| 98304 | 770 | — | $312,900 | $113,718 | 7.7% |
| 98323 | 767 | $1,809 | $463,500 | $121,875 | 13.0% |
| 98438 | 613 | — | — | — | 62.1% |
| 98430 | 582 | — | — | — | — |
| 98385 | 457 | — | $504,400 | $152,500 | 4.9% |
| 98421 | 424 | $1,083 | — | $26,307 | 94.7% |
| 98330 | 61 | — | — | — | 51.6% |
| 98558 | 61 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Pierce County
What is the crime rate in Pierce County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Pierce County recorded 411 violent and 2,060 property crimes per 100,000 residents (3,804 violent and 19,077 property crimes in all).
Which place in Pierce County has the highest rent?
Tehaleh has the highest median gross rent, $3,365 (±$451) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Pierce County has the lowest rent?
Eatonville has the lowest median gross rent, $979 (±$83) a month.
What is the median rent in Pierce County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Pierce County is $1,806 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierce County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierce County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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