State Legislative District 29, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
156,279 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,056 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$382,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$697 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,394 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 40
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 0 45
Apr 3 0 49
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 7 1 44
Dec 6 1 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 8%

Schools

Christensen Elementary
<1 miles, W 2.3 star
James Sales Elementary
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Helen B Stafford Elementary
1 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Pacific Lutheran University
1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Clover Park Technical College
3 miles, NW 1.4 star
BJ's Beauty & Barber College
4 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

St Clare Hospital
3 miles, W 2.3 star
St Joseph Medical Center
6 miles, N 2.3 star
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
6 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
21 miles, NE 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
109 miles, SW 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
112 miles, N 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
169 miles, SE 1 star