Living in Orting, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orting · Census data 2020–2024
Orting has 8,978 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $132,877 (35% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $493,100, the median rent is $2,284/month.
Orting at a glance
- Population
- 8,978
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $132,877State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $493,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,284/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Orting a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Washington median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orting
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orting the median home value is $493,100, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,284 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,389 a month in housing costs.
Orting median household income
The median household income in Orting is $132,877 and the income per person is $46,536. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Orting: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,111
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.00
Orting demographics
- Population
- 8,978
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 2,920
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orting ›
Education in Orting
24% of adults 25 and older in Orting have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orting
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Orting vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orting | 8,978 | $132,877 | $493,100 | $2,284 |
| Tehaleh | 9,561 | $155,646 | $741,700 | $3,365 |
| McMillin | 1,348 | $140,556 | $611,400 | $2,192 |
| South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | $543,600 | $2,088 |
| Crocker | 1,254 | $109,695 | $419,400 | — |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | $516,700 | $2,095 |
| Alderton | 2,706 | $97,446 | $431,500 | $1,633 |
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
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Orting ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Orting: FAQ
What is the median household income in Orting, WA?
The median household income in Orting is $132,877, 35% higher 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 Orting?
The median home value in Orting is $493,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Orting?
The median gross rent in Orting is $2,284 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Orting, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Washington median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Orting?
The median age in Orting is 34.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Orting?
The average commute to work in Orting is 40 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orting?
The unemployment rate in Orting is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orting?
24% of adults in Orting 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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