Living in DuPont, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DuPont · Census data 2020–2024
DuPont has 9,931 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $120,781 (23% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $583,600, the median rent is $2,322/month.
DuPont at a glance
- Population
- 9,931
- Median age
- 34.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $120,781State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $583,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,322/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is DuPont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in DuPont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DuPont the median home value is $583,600, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,322 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,521 a month in housing costs.
DuPont median household income
The median household income in DuPont is $120,781 and the income per person is $53,722. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in DuPont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,948
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.59
DuPont demographics
- Population
- 9,931
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 3,833
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 23.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DuPont ›
Education in DuPont
53.6% of adults 25 and older in DuPont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 26.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DuPont
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
DuPont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| North Fort Lewis | 6,337 | $70,114 | — | $2,475 |
| Anderson Island | 1,448 | $80,282 | $546,300 | — |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| Steilacoom | 6,686 | $100,851 | $655,000 | $1,818 |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $461,200 | $1,525 |
| Tanglewilde | 6,314 | $100,714 | $444,900 | $1,852 |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
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What is the median household income in DuPont, WA?
The median household income in DuPont is $120,781, 23% higher than 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 DuPont?
The median home value in DuPont is $583,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in DuPont?
The median gross rent in DuPont is $2,322 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is DuPont, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in DuPont?
The median age in DuPont is 34.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in DuPont?
The average commute to work in DuPont is 25 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DuPont?
The unemployment rate in DuPont is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DuPont?
53.6% of adults in DuPont 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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