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Cost of living in Spanaway summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Spanaway. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Spanaway is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Spanaway is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Spanaway is $509,734.
The median income in Spanaway is $98,251.
Spanaway's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Spanaway Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Spanaway | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Spanaway, WA Weather
The average high in Spanaway is 59.9° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 107.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 4.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Spanaway |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 107.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Spanaway Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Spanaway
The current population in Spanaway is 34,019. The population has increased 21.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,019 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 34,322 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 34,015 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 34,670 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 33,776 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 32,575 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 32,150 | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 30,528 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 29,834 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 29,214 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 29,113 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 28,678 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 29,243 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 28,959 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 28,054 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Spanaway
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Spanaway is:
48.0% White with 16,329 White residents.
9.5% African American with 3,240 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 171 American Indian residents.
6.9% Asian with 2,332 Asian residents.
3.9% Hawaiian with 1,328 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 90 Other residents.
12.6% Two Or More with 4,284 Two Or More residents.
18.4% Hispanic with 6,245 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Spanaway | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.0% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.5% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 3.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 12.6% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Spanaway
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Spanaway is 47.7% female with 16,219 female residents.
Spanaway is 52.3% male with 17,799 male residents.
| Gender | Spanaway | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Spanaway for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Spanaway completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Spanaway completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Spanaway completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Spanaway completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Spanaway completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Spanaway completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Spanaway completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Spanaway completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Spanaway completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Spanaway | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Spanaway, Washington
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3.1% of households in Spanaway earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Spanaway earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Spanaway earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Spanaway earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Spanaway earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.1% of households in Spanaway earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in Spanaway earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.4% of households in Spanaway earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Spanaway earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.3% of households in Spanaway earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Spanaway | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.4% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
