McChord AFB, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,895 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,662 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$484,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$801 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,309 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 42
Mar 5 1 45
Apr 4 0 49
May 2 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 8 1 44
Dec 5 1 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 14%

Schools

Carter Lake Elementary School
1 miles, W 2.8 star
Tyee Park Elementary School
1 miles, N 1.4 star
Washington High School
2 miles, E 3.7 star
Perry G Keithley Middle School
2 miles, E 1.4 star

Colleges

Pacific Lutheran University
3 miles, E 2.8 star
Clover Park Technical College
3 miles, N 1.4 star
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
5 miles, NW 1.9 star
BJ's Beauty & Barber College
5 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

St Clare Hospital
2 miles, N 2.3 star
St Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
24 miles, NE 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
107 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
115 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
171 miles, SE 1 star