Living in Fort Lewis, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Lewis · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Lewis has 15,167 residents with a median age of 22.9. The median household income is $58,796 (40% lower than the Washington median), the median rent is $2,282/month.
Fort Lewis at a glance
- Population
- 15,167
- Median age
- 22.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $58,796State: $98,141
- Median rent
- $2,282/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Fort Lewis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fort Lewis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Lewis the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,282 per month, which is 47.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Lewis median household income
The median household income in Fort Lewis is $58,796 and the income per person is $24,633. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Fort Lewis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,733
- Owner-occupied
- 1%
- Renter-occupied
- 99%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.21
Fort Lewis demographics
- Population
- 15,167
- Median age
- 22.9
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 0.2%
- Households
- 3,254
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 21.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Lewis ›
Education in Fort Lewis
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Fort Lewis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Lewis
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 19.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Fort Lewis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| North Fort Lewis | 6,337 | $70,114 | — | $2,475 |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $461,200 | $1,525 |
| Steilacoom | 6,686 | $100,851 | $655,000 | $1,818 |
| Anderson Island | 1,448 | $80,282 | $546,300 | — |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $423,000 | $1,663 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Lewis, WA?
The median household income in Fort Lewis is $58,796, 40% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Lewis?
The median gross rent in Fort Lewis is $2,282 per month, about 47.2% of household income.
Is Fort Lewis, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Fort Lewis?
The median age in Fort Lewis is 22.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Fort Lewis?
The average commute to work in Fort Lewis is 11 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Lewis?
The unemployment rate in Fort Lewis is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Lewis?
24.4% of adults in Fort Lewis 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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