Living in Spanaway, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Spanaway · Census data 2020–2024
Spanaway has 34,019 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $98,251 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $445,700, the median rent is $1,813/month.
Spanaway at a glance
- Population
- 34,019
- Median age
- 33.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $98,251State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $445,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,813/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Spanaway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Spanaway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Spanaway the median home value is $445,700, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,813 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,052 a month in housing costs.
Spanaway median household income
The median household income in Spanaway is $98,251 and the income per person is $39,332. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Spanaway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,021
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.91
Spanaway demographics
- Population
- 34,019
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 11,665
- Foreign-born
- 14.7%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Spanaway ›
Education in Spanaway
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Spanaway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Spanaway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Spanaway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $445,700 | $1,813 |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $477,400 | $2,386 |
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $423,000 | $1,663 |
| Clover Creek | 7,345 | $95,061 | $471,900 | $1,814 |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
| Summit View | 8,480 | $108,806 | $524,300 | $1,887 |
| Elk Plain | 14,276 | $107,313 | $473,500 | $2,172 |
| Midland | 9,050 | $84,700 | $412,800 | $1,546 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
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What is the median household income in Spanaway, WA?
The median household income in Spanaway is $98,251, 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 Spanaway?
The median home value in Spanaway is $445,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Spanaway?
The median gross rent in Spanaway is $1,813 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Spanaway, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Spanaway?
The median age in Spanaway is 33.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Spanaway?
The average commute to work in Spanaway is 37 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Spanaway?
The unemployment rate in Spanaway is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Spanaway?
16.6% of adults in Spanaway 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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