Living in North Fort Lewis, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Fort Lewis · Census data 2020–2024
North Fort Lewis has 6,337 residents with a median age of 23.8. The median household income is $70,114 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median rent is $2,475/month.
North Fort Lewis at a glance
- Population
- 6,337
- Median age
- 23.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $70,114State: $98,141
- Median rent
- $2,475/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 0.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is North Fort Lewis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 16.1%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Fort Lewis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Fort Lewis the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,475 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
North Fort Lewis median household income
The median household income in North Fort Lewis is $70,114 and the income per person is $25,704. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in North Fort Lewis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,182
- Owner-occupied
- 0.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 99.2%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.57
North Fort Lewis demographics
- Population
- 6,337
- Median age
- 23.8
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 1,143
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 25.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Fort Lewis ›
Education in North Fort Lewis
27.4% of adults 25 and older in North Fort Lewis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Fort Lewis
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 20.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
North Fort Lewis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Lewis | 6,337 | $70,114 | — | $2,475 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| Steilacoom | 6,686 | $100,851 | $655,000 | $1,818 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $461,200 | $1,525 |
| Anderson Island | 1,448 | $80,282 | $546,300 | — |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $624,800 | $1,762 |
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $423,000 | $1,663 |
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What is the median household income in North Fort Lewis, WA?
The median household income in North Fort Lewis is $70,114, 29% 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 North Fort Lewis?
The median gross rent in North Fort Lewis is $2,475 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is North Fort Lewis, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 16.1%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in North Fort Lewis?
The median age in North Fort Lewis is 23.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in North Fort Lewis?
The average commute to work in North Fort Lewis is 10 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Fort Lewis?
The unemployment rate in North Fort Lewis is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Fort Lewis?
27.4% of adults in North 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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