Living in South Hill, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hill · Census data 2020–2024
South Hill has 68,025 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $113,130 (15% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $543,600, the median rent is $2,088/month.
South Hill at a glance
- Population
- 68,025
- Median age
- 35.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $113,130State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $543,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,088/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is South Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hill the median home value is $543,600, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,088 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,452 a month in housing costs.
South Hill median household income
The median household income in South Hill is $113,130 and the income per person is $46,140. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in South Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,807
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.91
South Hill demographics
- Population
- 68,025
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 23,277
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hill ›
Education in South Hill
32.9% of adults 25 and older in South Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
South Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | $543,600 | $2,088 |
| McMillin | 1,348 | $140,556 | $611,400 | $2,192 |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
| Orting | 8,978 | $132,877 | $493,100 | $2,284 |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $477,400 | $2,386 |
| Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | $551,800 | $1,812 |
| Clover Creek | 7,345 | $95,061 | $471,900 | $1,814 |
| Alderton | 2,706 | $97,446 | $431,500 | $1,633 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
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What is the median household income in South Hill, WA?
The median household income in South Hill is $113,130, 15% 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 South Hill?
The median home value in South Hill is $543,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in South Hill?
The median gross rent in South Hill is $2,088 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is South Hill, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in South Hill?
The median age in South Hill is 35.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in South Hill?
The average commute to work in South Hill is 34 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hill?
The unemployment rate in South Hill is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hill?
32.9% of adults in South Hill 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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