Ruston, WA
Living in Ruston
Bikeability40
Walkability48
Commute36
Public Transit53
Affordability20
Public Safety26
Airports96
Hospitals48
Colleges66
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Schools72
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Residents
1.2kPopulation+340 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+18% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$91kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$465kMedian Home Value+$112k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$153 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas47%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruston
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Ruston
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 7 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruston
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruston, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruston, WA
Arcadia Learning Center
2 miles, S
St Patrick School
3 miles, SE
Annie Wright Schools
3 miles, SE
Lighthouse Christian School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ruston, WA
Faith International University
1 miles, S
University of Puget Sound
3 miles, SE
Northwest College of Art & Design
5 miles, SE
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruston, WA
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
4 miles, SE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
4 miles, SE
St Joseph Medical Center
5 miles, SE
St Anthony Hospital
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ruston, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
14 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
103 miles, N
Portland International Airport
118 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
176 miles, SE