Living in North Puyallup, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Puyallup · Census data 2020–2024
North Puyallup has 1,653 residents with a median age of 62.7. The median household income is $83,489 (15% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $379,200, the median rent is $1,348/month.
North Puyallup at a glance
- Population
- 1,653
- Median age
- 62.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $83,489State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $379,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,348/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Puyallup a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Puyallup
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Puyallup the median home value is $379,200, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,107 a month in housing costs.
North Puyallup median household income
The median household income in North Puyallup is $83,489 and the income per person is $47,177. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in North Puyallup: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 981
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.77
North Puyallup demographics
- Population
- 1,653
- Median age
- 62.7
- Under 18
- 5.3%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 929
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Puyallup ›
Education in North Puyallup
22.2% of adults 25 and older in North Puyallup have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Puyallup
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
North Puyallup vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Puyallup | 1,653 | $83,489 | $379,200 | $1,348 |
| Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | $551,800 | $1,812 |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | $116,132 | $712,000 | $2,034 |
| Alderton | 2,706 | $97,446 | $431,500 | $1,633 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
| Milton | 8,894 | $96,540 | $539,700 | $2,199 |
| Fife | 10,949 | $90,532 | $543,100 | $1,889 |
| Waller | 7,683 | $101,490 | $512,200 | $1,787 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
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What is the median household income in North Puyallup, WA?
The median household income in North Puyallup is $83,489, 15% 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 North Puyallup?
The median home value in North Puyallup is $379,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in North Puyallup?
The median gross rent in North Puyallup is $1,348 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is North Puyallup, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in North Puyallup?
The median age in North Puyallup is 62.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in North Puyallup?
The average commute to work in North Puyallup is 31 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Puyallup?
The unemployment rate in North Puyallup is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Puyallup?
22.2% of adults in North Puyallup 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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