Lacey, WA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25

Living In Lacey, Washington Summary

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°.

Lacey SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
6

Lacey, WA Crime Report

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.

1,563
Total Crimes
25.28%
Above National Average

Crime In Lacey Comparison Table

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

Lacey, WA Cost Of Living

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.

126
Lacey's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Lacey Comparison Table

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

Lacey, WA Weather

  • 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.

StatLacey
Average Annual High60.4
Average Annual Low41.5
Annual Precipitation Days114.3
Average Annual Precipitation47.2
Average Annual Snowfall6.6
60.4°
Average High
114.3
Days of Rain

1 Reviews & Comments About Lacey

Overall User Rating
5.0
/5

HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-27 21:08:06.937603

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.

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Lacey Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lacey

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 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lacey

White
61.4% (35,027)
African American
5.9% (3,379)
American Indian
0.5% (303)
Asian
9.9% (5,662)
Hawaiian
1.7% (994)
Other
0.3% (148)
Two Or More
7.6% (4,323)
Hispanic
12.7% (7,252)

Lacey is:

  • 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%

Gender in Lacey

Female
51.1% (29,193)
Male
48.9% (27,895)
  • 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%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lacey for adults over 25

  • 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.

< 9th Grade
2.0% (1,141)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (2,283)
High School / GED
23.0% (13,130)
Some College
26.0% (14,842)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (6,850)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (11,417)
Master's Degree
10.0% (5,708)
Professional Degree
1.0% (570)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (1,141)
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%

Household Income For Lacey, Washington

  • 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.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (211,418)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.4% (80,423)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.8% (386,573)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.1% (290,361)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.7% (437,886)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (1,000,600)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (872,811)
$100,000 to $149,999
24.1% (1,375,085)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.2% (638,450)
$200,000 or more
7.3% (415,189)
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%

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