Pierce County

WA · Pop. 123,384 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pierce County is a mixed county in WA with a population of approximately 123,384.

$/Acre: $11,462

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 178/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax0.54%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index102.4

Median Household Income$74,422

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,462

Median Home Price$633K

Acres for Sale4658

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall60.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,846 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)193 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K324

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak