Living in Pacific, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pacific · Census data 2020–2024
Pacific has 7,066 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $115,625 (18% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $489,100, the median rent is $1,692/month.
Pacific at a glance
- Population
- 7,066
- Median age
- 38State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $115,625State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $489,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,692/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Pacific a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Washington median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pacific
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pacific the median home value is $489,100, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,692 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,612 a month in housing costs.
Pacific median household income
The median household income in Pacific is $115,625 and the income per person is $37,546. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Pacific: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,448
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.06
Pacific demographics
- Population
- 7,066
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 2,302
- Foreign-born
- 27.4%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pacific ›
Education in Pacific
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Pacific have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pacific
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Pacific vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 7,066 | $115,625 | $489,100 | $1,692 |
| Algona | 3,247 | $85,332 | $441,500 | $1,838 |
| Lakeland South | 13,100 | $110,735 | $589,300 | $1,899 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | $116,132 | $712,000 | $2,034 |
| Milton | 8,894 | $96,540 | $539,700 | $2,199 |
| Auburn | 85,676 | $97,884 | $547,900 | $1,786 |
| Fife Heights | 1,446 | $157,292 | $712,400 | $2,542 |
| North Puyallup | 1,653 | $83,489 | $379,200 | $1,348 |
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Pacific ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Pacific: FAQ
What is the median household income in Pacific, WA?
The median household income in Pacific is $115,625, 18% 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 Pacific?
The median home value in Pacific is $489,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Pacific?
The median gross rent in Pacific is $1,692 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Pacific, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Washington median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Pacific?
The median age in Pacific is 38 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Pacific?
The average commute to work in Pacific is 32 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pacific?
The unemployment rate in Pacific is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pacific?
22.6% of adults in Pacific 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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