University Place, Washington

Small Washington city with local appeal

Pacific Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.4

D

out of 100

Overview

University Place is a Washington city with a population of approximately 35,049, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $662,353. Median household income is $89,658.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 35,049 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $662,353 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $89,658 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.5 minutes
  • Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

35,049

Source: Census ACS

$662,353

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$89,658

Source: Census ACS

27.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

32

Source: Walk Score

132 (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 31/100

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

Income vs Housing 37.3/100

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

Commute Time 50.3/100

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

Crime 50/100

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 47.1/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 64.4

Location

University Place, WA (47.2054, -122.5336)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

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