In Pierce, Washington, the median home price is $573,349, compared with the Washington median of $639,007; median household income is $99,564; the population is 930,319; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 551.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Pierce at a glance
Population
930,319
Median Household Income
$99,564
Typical Home Value
$573,349
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
551.6
Avg Commute Time
31.3
About Pierce
Pierce has a population of 930,319. The median home value is $573,349, 10% below the Washington median. Median household income is $99,564 (1% above the Washington median). The most populated towns are Tacoma, Puyallup, and Graham-Thrift.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Pierce
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Washington
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Pierce at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Pierce?
- Pierce has a population of 930,319 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Pierce?
- The median home value in Pierce is $573,349. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Pierce?
- Median household income in Pierce is $99,564 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Pierce in?
- Pierce is in Washington.
- How many towns are in Pierce?
- Pierce contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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