What are the schools like in North Puyallup, WA?

School district data for North Puyallup is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Puyallup?

The median household income in North Puyallup, WA is $78,091 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in North Puyallup, WA?

North Puyallup has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.6 inches.

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

Q: Is North Puyallup, WA affordable or expensive?

North Puyallup's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Puyallup is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $251,000 and the median rent is $1,196 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Puyallup, WA?

North Puyallup has a violent crime rate of 545.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3238.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Puyallup, WA a Good Place to Live?

North Puyallup is a small town of 1,544 in Washington, with a median household income of $78,091 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: North Puyallup's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All North Puyallup 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

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

Metric	North Puyallup, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,196	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,091	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

North Puyallup's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.2 /100k

Property Crime

3238.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	North Puyallup, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Puyallup sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 5.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Puyallup, WA
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	75.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	5.6"

Demographics

Metric	North Puyallup, WA	National Avg
Population	1,544	—
Median Age	60.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.2%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	7.3%	22.2%
65 and over	34.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Puyallup, WA 2 mi Edgewood, WA 2 mi Sumner, WA 3 mi Alderton, WA 3 mi Milton, WA 4 mi

North Puyallup vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Puyallup, WA affordable or expensive?

North Puyallup's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Puyallup roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $251,000 and median rent is $1,196/month.

What is the crime rate in North Puyallup, WA?

North Puyallup's violent crime rate is 545.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3238.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Puyallup?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Puyallup, WA a good place to live?

North Puyallup, WA has a population of 1,544, a median household income of $78,091, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 North Puyallup?

North Puyallup averages 46.1°F in January and 75.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 5.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Puyallup?

The population of North Puyallup, Washington is 1,544 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Puyallup?

Key numbers for living in North Puyallup: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $251,000, median household income $78,091, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Puyallup side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.