Living in Tumwater, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tumwater · Census data 2020–2024
Tumwater has 26,956 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $95,212 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $472,200, the median rent is $1,779/month.
Tumwater at a glance
- Population
- 26,956
- Median age
- 37.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $95,212State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $472,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,779/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Tumwater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tumwater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tumwater the median home value is $472,200, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,779 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,257 a month in housing costs.
Tumwater median household income
The median household income in Tumwater is $95,212 and the income per person is $46,975. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Tumwater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,377
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.42
Tumwater demographics
- Population
- 26,956
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 10,929
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tumwater ›
Education in Tumwater
42.9% of adults 25 and older in Tumwater have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tumwater
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Tumwater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater | 26,956 | $95,212 | $472,200 | $1,779 |
| Olympia | 55,951 | $81,302 | $486,200 | $1,599 |
| Lacey | 57,737 | $90,625 | $457,100 | $1,870 |
| Tanglewilde | 6,314 | $100,714 | $444,900 | $1,852 |
| Tenino | 2,025 | $82,639 | $369,000 | $1,400 |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Rainier | 2,455 | $106,019 | $425,900 | $1,227 |
| Yelm | 11,102 | $90,750 | $455,300 | $1,626 |
| Rochester | 5,834 | $99,286 | $445,300 | $1,161 |
More for people moving to Tumwater
Tumwater ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Tumwater: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tumwater, WA?
The median household income in Tumwater is $95,212, 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 Tumwater?
The median home value in Tumwater is $472,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Tumwater?
The median gross rent in Tumwater is $1,779 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Tumwater, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Tumwater?
The median age in Tumwater is 37.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Tumwater?
The average commute to work in Tumwater is 21 minutes; 27.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tumwater?
The unemployment rate in Tumwater is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tumwater?
42.9% of adults in Tumwater 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.
Last updated: