Living in Waller, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waller · Census data 2020–2024
Waller has 7,683 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $101,490 (3% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $512,200, the median rent is $1,787/month.
Waller at a glance
- Population
- 7,683
- Median age
- 40.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $101,490State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $512,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,787/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Waller a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Waller
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waller the median home value is $512,200, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,787 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,469 a month in housing costs.
Waller median household income
The median household income in Waller is $101,490 and the income per person is $48,855. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Waller: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,113
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.55
Waller demographics
- Population
- 7,683
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 3,003
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waller ›
Education in Waller
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Waller have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waller
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Waller vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller | 7,683 | $101,490 | $512,200 | $1,787 |
| Fife | 10,949 | $90,532 | $543,100 | $1,889 |
| Summit | 8,791 | $106,736 | $512,600 | $1,519 |
| Midland | 9,050 | $84,700 | $412,800 | $1,546 |
| Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | $551,800 | $1,812 |
| Fife Heights | 1,446 | $157,292 | $712,400 | $2,542 |
| Milton | 8,894 | $96,540 | $539,700 | $2,199 |
| North Puyallup | 1,653 | $83,489 | $379,200 | $1,348 |
| Clover Creek | 7,345 | $95,061 | $471,900 | $1,814 |
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What is the median household income in Waller, WA?
The median household income in Waller is $101,490, 3% 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 Waller?
The median home value in Waller is $512,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Waller?
The median gross rent in Waller is $1,787 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Waller, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Washington median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Waller?
The median age in Waller is 40.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Waller?
The average commute to work in Waller is 32 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waller?
The unemployment rate in Waller is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waller?
28.4% of adults in Waller 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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