Greenwater, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$651,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$694 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$827 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.1% 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 5 2 37
Feb 4 2 39
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 2 0 47
May 2 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 7 1 42
Dec 5 2 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Schools

Thunder Mountain Middle School
18 miles, NW 3.2 star
Byron Kibler Elementary School
18 miles, NW 3.2 star
Special Ed School
18 miles, NW

Colleges

Green River College
28 miles, NW 1.9 star
Pierce College-Puyallup
30 miles, NW 1.9 star
Gene Juarez Academy
34 miles, NW 1.4 star
Cortiva Institute-Seattle
34 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Elizabeth Hospital
18 miles, NW 4.1 star
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
30 miles, NW 2.3 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
38 miles, NW 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
117 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
121 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
134 miles, SE 1 star