Living in Puyallup, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Puyallup · Census data 2020–2024
Puyallup has 42,746 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $97,826 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $551,800, the median rent is $1,812/month.
Puyallup at a glance
- Population
- 42,746
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $97,826State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $551,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,812/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Puyallup a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Puyallup
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Puyallup the median home value is $551,800, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,812 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,509 a month in housing costs.
Puyallup median household income
The median household income in Puyallup is $97,826 and the income per person is $46,096. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Puyallup: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,460
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.53
Puyallup demographics
- Population
- 42,746
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 16,570
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Puyallup ›
Education in Puyallup
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Puyallup have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Puyallup
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Puyallup vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | $551,800 | $1,812 |
| North Puyallup | 1,653 | $83,489 | $379,200 | $1,348 |
| Alderton | 2,706 | $97,446 | $431,500 | $1,633 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | $116,132 | $712,000 | $2,034 |
| Waller | 7,683 | $101,490 | $512,200 | $1,787 |
| South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | $543,600 | $2,088 |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
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What is the median household income in Puyallup, WA?
The median household income in Puyallup is $97,826, about the same as 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 Puyallup?
The median home value in Puyallup is $551,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Puyallup?
The median gross rent in Puyallup is $1,812 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Puyallup, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Puyallup?
The median age in Puyallup is 36.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Puyallup?
The average commute to work in Puyallup is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Puyallup?
The unemployment rate in Puyallup is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Puyallup?
29.4% of adults in 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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