Living in Steilacoom, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Steilacoom · Census data 2020–2024
Steilacoom has 6,686 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $100,851 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $655,000, the median rent is $1,818/month.
Steilacoom at a glance
- Population
- 6,686
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $100,851State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $655,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,818/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Steilacoom a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Washington median.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Steilacoom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Steilacoom the median home value is $655,000, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,818 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,777 a month in housing costs.
Steilacoom median household income
The median household income in Steilacoom is $100,851 and the income per person is $54,613. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Steilacoom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,889
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.37
Steilacoom demographics
- Population
- 6,686
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 2,813
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Steilacoom ›
Education in Steilacoom
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Steilacoom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Steilacoom
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.7%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Steilacoom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steilacoom | 6,686 | $100,851 | $655,000 | $1,818 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $461,200 | $1,525 |
| North Fort Lewis | 6,337 | $70,114 | — | $2,475 |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $624,800 | $1,762 |
| Anderson Island | 1,448 | $80,282 | $546,300 | — |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| McChord AFB | 2,999 | $54,808 | — | $2,323 |
| Fircrest | 7,069 | $113,926 | $583,500 | $1,554 |
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What is the median household income in Steilacoom, WA?
The median household income in Steilacoom is $100,851, 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 Steilacoom?
The median home value in Steilacoom is $655,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Steilacoom?
The median gross rent in Steilacoom is $1,818 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Steilacoom, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Washington median. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Steilacoom?
The median age in Steilacoom is 39.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Steilacoom?
The average commute to work in Steilacoom is 28 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Steilacoom?
The unemployment rate in Steilacoom is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Steilacoom?
47.8% of adults in Steilacoom 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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