Living in Lacey, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lacey · Census data 2020–2024
Lacey has 57,737 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $90,625 (8% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $457,100, the median rent is $1,870/month.
Lacey at a glance
- Population
- 57,737
- Median age
- 37.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $90,625State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $457,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,870/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lacey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lacey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lacey the median home value is $457,100, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,870 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,195 a month in housing costs.
Lacey median household income
The median household income in Lacey is $90,625 and the income per person is $42,173. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Lacey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,652
- Owner-occupied
- 55.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.1%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.41
Lacey demographics
- Population
- 57,737
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 23,430
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lacey ›
Education in Lacey
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Lacey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lacey
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Lacey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey | 57,737 | $90,625 | $457,100 | $1,870 |
| Tanglewilde | 6,314 | $100,714 | $444,900 | $1,852 |
| Olympia | 55,951 | $81,302 | $486,200 | $1,599 |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Tumwater | 26,956 | $95,212 | $472,200 | $1,779 |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| Anderson Island | 1,448 | $80,282 | $546,300 | — |
| Yelm | 11,102 | $90,750 | $455,300 | $1,626 |
| North Yelm | 2,522 | $73,725 | $384,500 | $1,464 |
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What is the median household income in Lacey, WA?
The median household income in Lacey is $90,625, 8% lower 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 Lacey?
The median home value in Lacey is $457,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Lacey?
The median gross rent in Lacey is $1,870 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Lacey, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Lacey?
The median age in Lacey is 37.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Lacey?
The average commute to work in Lacey is 25 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lacey?
The unemployment rate in Lacey is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lacey?
34.1% of adults in Lacey 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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