Graham, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
35,090 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,501 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$472,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$849 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,958 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.9% 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 7 1 40
Feb 5 2 41
Mar 5 0 44
Apr 4 0 48
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 8 1 43
Dec 6 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Schools

Nelson Elementary School
2 miles, N 3.7 star
Kapowsin Elementary
2 miles, SW 3.2 star
Frontier Middle School
2 miles, N 2.8 star
Graham Kapowsin High School
2 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

Pierce College-Puyallup
8 miles, NE 1.9 star
Pacific Lutheran University
11 miles, NW 2.8 star
Clover Park Technical College
14 miles, NW 1.4 star
BJ's Beauty & Barber College
16 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
10 miles, N 2.3 star
St Clare Hospital
14 miles, NW 2.3 star
St Joseph Medical Center
17 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
101 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
122 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
159 miles, SE 1 star