What are the schools like in DuPont, WA?

DuPont is served primarily by Steilacoom Hist. School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in DuPont?

The median household income in DuPont, WA is $106,695 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in DuPont, WA?

DuPont has an average high temperature of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

DuPont, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is DuPont, WA affordable or expensive?

DuPont's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means DuPont is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $470,600 and the median rent is $2,168 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in DuPont, WA?

DuPont has a violent crime rate of 51.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1116.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is DuPont, WA a Good Place to Live?

DuPont is a small town of 9,955 in Washington, with a median household income of $106,695 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: DuPont stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether DuPont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All DuPont city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

DuPont's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in DuPont costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	DuPont, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$470,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,168	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,695	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

DuPont's violent crime rate is 51.7 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.7 /100k

Property Crime

1116.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

DuPont is served primarily by Steilacoom Hist. School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	DuPont, WA	National Avg
School District	Steilacoom Hist. School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

DuPont sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	DuPont, WA
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	75.5°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	DuPont, WA	National Avg
Population	9,955	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	11.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Fort Lewis, WA 3 mi Anderson Island, WA 3 mi Ketron Island, WA 3 mi Fort Lewis, WA 4 mi Steilacoom, WA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in DuPont

DuPont, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98327

DuPont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DuPont, WA affordable or expensive?

DuPont's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts DuPont roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $470,600 and median rent is $2,168/month.

What is the crime rate in DuPont, WA?

DuPont's violent crime rate is 51.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1116.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in DuPont?

Public schools in DuPont are operated by Steilacoom Hist. School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is DuPont, WA a good place to live?

DuPont, WA has a population of 9,955, a median household income of $106,695, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in DuPont?

DuPont averages 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in DuPont?

DuPont, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98327.

What is the population of DuPont?

The population of DuPont, Washington is 9,955 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in DuPont?

Key numbers for living in DuPont: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $470,600, median household income $106,695, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare DuPont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.