Puyallup, Washington

Small Washington city with local appeal

Pacific Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62.8

D-

out of 100

Overview

Puyallup is a Washington city with a population of approximately 42,179, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $573,027. Median household income is $90,592.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 42,179 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $573,027 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,592 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32 minutes
  • Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

42,179

Source: Census ACS

$573,027

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,592

Source: Census ACS

32 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

32

Source: Walk Score

129 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Pierce County (county-level results)

54%
43%
Democrat 235,169
Republican 188,194
Leans D+10.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 35.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 36.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 32/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62.8

Location

Puyallup, WA (47.1991, -122.3151)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.