Living in Nisqually Indian Community, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nisqually Indian Community · Census data 2020–2024
Nisqually Indian Community has 628 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $73,750 (25% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $310,000, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Nisqually Indian Community is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nisqually Indian Community at a glance
- Population
- 628
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $73,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $310,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Nisqually Indian Community a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 19.4%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nisqually Indian Community
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nisqually Indian Community the median home value is $310,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,766 a month in housing costs.
Nisqually Indian Community median household income
The median household income in Nisqually Indian Community is $73,750 and the income per person is $29,227. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Nisqually Indian Community: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 254
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.96
Nisqually Indian Community demographics
- Population
- 628
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nisqually Indian Community ›
Education in Nisqually Indian Community
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Nisqually Indian Community have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nisqually Indian Community
- Unemployment rate
- 19.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.5%
Nisqually Indian Community vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Tanglewilde | 6,314 | $100,714 | $444,900 | $1,852 |
| North Yelm | 2,522 | $73,725 | $384,500 | $1,464 |
| Lacey | 57,737 | $90,625 | $457,100 | $1,870 |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| Yelm | 11,102 | $90,750 | $455,300 | $1,626 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| Roy | 735 | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,227 |
| North Fort Lewis | 6,337 | $70,114 | — | $2,475 |
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What is the median household income in Nisqually Indian Community, WA?
The median household income in Nisqually Indian Community is $73,750, 25% 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 Nisqually Indian Community?
The median home value in Nisqually Indian Community is $310,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Nisqually Indian Community?
The median gross rent in Nisqually Indian Community is $1,000 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is Nisqually Indian Community, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 19.4%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Nisqually Indian Community?
The median age in Nisqually Indian Community is 36.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Nisqually Indian Community?
The average commute to work in Nisqually Indian Community is 17 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nisqually Indian Community?
The unemployment rate in Nisqually Indian Community is 19.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nisqually Indian Community?
10.9% of adults in Nisqually Indian Community 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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