Alderton, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,857 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,802 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$486,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$898 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,485 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
5
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 41
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 4 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 1 45
Dec 6 2 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Schools

Sumner Middle School
1 miles, N 3.7 star
Maple Lawn Elementary
1 miles, N 4.1 star
Shaw Road Elementary
2 miles, NW 4.1 star

Colleges

Pierce College-Puyallup
3 miles, W 1.9 star
Green River College
10 miles, NE 1.9 star
Pacific Lutheran University
10 miles, W 2.8 star
Gene Juarez Academy
11 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
3 miles, NW 2.3 star
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
9 miles, N 2.3 star
St Francis Community Hospital
9 miles, N 3.2 star
St Elizabeth Hospital
11 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
111 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
113 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
160 miles, SE 1 star