Living in Alderton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alderton · Census data 2020–2024
Alderton has 2,706 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $97,446 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $431,500, the median rent is $1,633/month.
Alderton at a glance
- Population
- 2,706
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $97,446State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $431,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,633/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Alderton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alderton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alderton the median home value is $431,500, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,633 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,875 a month in housing costs.
Alderton median household income
The median household income in Alderton is $97,446 and the income per person is $50,253. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Alderton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,086
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.67
Alderton demographics
- Population
- 2,706
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,011
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alderton ›
Education in Alderton
15% of adults 25 and older in Alderton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alderton
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Alderton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderton | 2,706 | $97,446 | $431,500 | $1,633 |
| North Puyallup | 1,653 | $83,489 | $379,200 | $1,348 |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $607,900 | $2,256 |
| Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | $551,800 | $1,812 |
| McMillin | 1,348 | $140,556 | $611,400 | $2,192 |
| Lake Tapps | 12,798 | $148,005 | $742,400 | $2,091 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | $116,132 | $712,000 | $2,034 |
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What is the median household income in Alderton, WA?
The median household income in Alderton is $97,446, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alderton?
The median home value in Alderton is $431,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Alderton?
The median gross rent in Alderton is $1,633 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Alderton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Alderton?
The median age in Alderton is 43.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Alderton?
The average commute to work in Alderton is 32 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alderton?
The unemployment rate in Alderton is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alderton?
15% of adults in Alderton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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