Puyallup, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

41,666

Unemployment

6.0%

Poverty

6.1%

Median Home

$352,800

Median Income

$76,565

Median Rent

$1,352

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Puyallup SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Puyallup, WA Crime Report

2,642
Total Crimes

6,147.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

162.06%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Puyallup / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,642	6,147.9	3,026.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	94	218.7	293.7	387.8
Murder	2	4.7	3.9	6.5
Robbery	38	88.4	67.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	41	95.4	187.6	279.7
Property Crime	2,548	5,929.2	2,732.4	1,958.2
Burglary	388	902.9	522.1	314.2
Larceny	1,857	4,321.2	1,854.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	303	705.1	356.1	246.0

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Puyallup, WA Cost Of Living

120
Puyallup's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Puyallup	Washington	National Average
Overall	120	119	100

Services	113	112	100
Groceries	119	110	100
Health	124	122	100
Housing	132	136	100
Transportation	136	123	100
Utilities	94	91	100

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Puyallup, WA Photos

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Rankings for Puyallup in Washington

Ranks #17 in Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

Ranks #43 in Worst Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #47 in Richest Cities In Washington

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Population over time in Puyallup

Year	Population	% Change
2020	41,666	3.4%
2019	40,305	1.7%
2018	39,637	0.9%
2017	39,274	1.4%
2016	38,720	1.6%
2015	38,092	1.0%
2014	37,720	1.0%
2013	37,358	1.0%
2012	36,974	0.7%
2011	36,703	-

Race / Ethnicity in Puyallup

White

76.3% (31,788)

African American

3.4% (1,413)

American Indian

0.9% (394)

Asian

5.9% (2,476)

Hawaiian

1.0% (408)

Other

0.1% (35)

Two Or More

6.1% (2,561)

Hispanic

6.2% (2,591)

Race	Puyallup	WA	USA
White	76.3%	67.5%	60.1%
African American	3.4%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.9%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	5.9%	8.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	1.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	6.1%	5.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	6.2%	12.9%	18.2%

Gender in Puyallup

Female

51.9% (21,635)

Male

48.1% (20,031)

Gender	Puyallup	WA	USA
Female	51.9%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	48.1%	50.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Puyallup for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (833)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (2,083)

High School / GED

29.0% (12,083)

Some College

25.0% (10,416)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (4,999)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (7,499)

Master's Degree

7.0% (2,916)

Professional Degree

1.0% (416)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (416)

Education	Puyallup	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	29.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Puyallup, Washington

Less than $10,000

2.6% (107,438)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.5% (104,855)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.9% (247,160)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.9% (288,482)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.5% (522,213)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.5% (730,375)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.8% (657,027)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.2% (840,654)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.8% (407,801)

$200,000 or more

6.3% (260,590)

Income	Puyallup	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.6%	4.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.5%	3.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.9%	6.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.9%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.5%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.5%	17.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.8%	13.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.2%	18.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.8%	8.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.3%	10.5%	8.3%

Puyallup, WA
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Rankings for Puyallup in Washington

Ranks #17 in Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

Ranks #43 in Worst Places To Live In Washington