Dower, Lakewood, WA
Living in Dower
Bikeability35
Walkability32
Commute42
Public Transit47
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports97
Hospitals35
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+845 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black15%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial9%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$4.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$282kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$270 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dower
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Dower
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dower
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dower, Lakewood, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dower, Lakewood, WA
Heritage Christian School
1 miles, N
St Frances Cabrini School
2 miles, S
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
2 miles, NE
Tacoma Baptist Schools
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dower, Lakewood, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
5 miles, SE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
5 miles, NE
University of Puget Sound
6 miles, N
Northwest College of Art & Design
6 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dower, Lakewood, WA
St Clare Hospital
2 miles, S
St Joseph Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
6 miles, S
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dower, Lakewood, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
21 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
111 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
111 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, E