Life in Lacey research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lacey over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lacey:
The population in Lacey is 57,088.
The median home value in Lacey is $506,909.
The median income in Lacey is $87,277.
The cost of living in Lacey is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lacey is $1,805.
The unemployment rate in Lacey is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Lacey is 11.0%.
The average high in Lacey is 60.4° and the average low is 41.5°.
Crime in Lacey summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lacey. Key points include:
There were 1,563 total crimes in Lacey in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lacey is 2,654.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lacey is 186.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lacey is 2,468.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lacey is 25.28% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lacey / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,563 | 2,654.9 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 110 | 186.8 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 34.0 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 76 | 129.1 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,453 | 2,468.1 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 224 | 380.5 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,109 | 1,883.7 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 120 | 203.8 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lacey summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lacey. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lacey is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lacey is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lacey is $506,909.
The median income in Lacey is $87,277.
| Living Expense | Lacey | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 153 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Lacey is 60.4° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 114.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.2 inches of precipitation each year with 6.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lacey |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 114.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.6 |
Lacey is a great town that has a lot of different stores in the area and very little crimes. The neighborhoods are very family friendly and the houses are a lot bigger than most houses in other neighborhoods in Washington. The school system here is really great as well.
I love all of the thrift stores here especially the thrift outlets in Lacey. I have gotten a lot of great items in amazing condition here. Every type of store you could think of is all located in Lacey as well as various gyms for people who likes to work out. Traffic on the I-5 heading either to Olympia or Seattle is always horrible.
The current population in Lacey is 57,088. The population has increased 41.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57,088 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 56,263 | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 52,572 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 50,827 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 49,248 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 47,852 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 46,655 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 45,644 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 44,825 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 44,031 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 43,316 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 42,383 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 41,362 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 40,334 | - |
61.4% White with 35,027 White residents.
5.9% African American with 3,379 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 303 American Indian residents.
9.9% Asian with 5,662 Asian residents.
1.7% Hawaiian with 994 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 148 Other residents.
7.6% Two Or More with 4,323 Two Or More residents.
12.7% Hispanic with 7,252 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.9% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Lacey is 51.1% female with 29,193 female residents.
Lacey is 48.9% male with 27,895 male residents.
| Gender | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Lacey completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lacey completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Lacey completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lacey completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Lacey completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Lacey completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Lacey completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lacey completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lacey completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Lacey earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Lacey earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Lacey earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Lacey earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Lacey earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Lacey earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Lacey earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in Lacey earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Lacey earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.3% of households in Lacey earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 17.2% | 12.6% |