Fort Lewis, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
13,983 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
92.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,902 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$484,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$801 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,234 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
1.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
5
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 1 40
Feb 5 2 42
Mar 5 0 45
Apr 4 0 49
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 8 1 44
Dec 7 1 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Hillside Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Evergreen Elementary School
1 miles, NE · 3.7star
Beachwood Elementary School
2 miles, N · 4.6star
Rainier Elementary School
2 miles, W · 3.7star
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Colleges

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
5 miles, N · 1.9star
Clover Park Technical College
6 miles, NE · 1.4star
Pacific Lutheran University
7 miles, E · 2.8star
BJ's Beauty & Barber College
9 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

St Clare Hospital
5 miles, NE · 2.3star
St Joseph Medical Center
12 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
104 miles, SW · 3.7star
Bellingham International Airport
117 miles, NE · 1.4star
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, SE · 1star
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