Living in Ruston, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruston · Census data 2020–2024
Ruston has 1,245 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $116,331 (19% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $912,700, the median rent is $2,598/month.
Ruston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ruston at a glance
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 44.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $116,331State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $912,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,598/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Ruston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ruston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ruston the median home value is $912,700, 174% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,598 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,475 a month in housing costs.
Ruston median household income
The median household income in Ruston is $116,331 and the income per person is $75,674. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ruston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 676
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 1.95
Ruston demographics
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 637
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruston ›
Education in Ruston
61.5% of adults 25 and older in Ruston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 23.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Ruston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston | 1,245 | $116,331 | $912,700 | $2,598 |
| Wollochet | 6,689 | $149,271 | $889,900 | $1,915 |
| Browns Point | 979 | $96,875 | $795,500 | $2,025 |
| Tacoma | 222,758 | $85,884 | $479,600 | $1,676 |
| Fircrest | 7,069 | $113,926 | $583,500 | $1,554 |
| Dash Point | 889 | $130,234 | $890,500 | — |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $624,800 | $1,762 |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
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What is the median household income in Ruston, WA?
The median household income in Ruston is $116,331, 19% 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 Ruston?
The median home value in Ruston is $912,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ruston?
The median gross rent in Ruston is $2,598 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Ruston, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Ruston?
The median age in Ruston is 44.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ruston?
The average commute to work in Ruston is 34 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ruston?
The unemployment rate in Ruston is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruston?
61.5% of adults in Ruston 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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