What are the schools like in Steilacoom, WA?

Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom?

The median household income in Steilacoom, WA is $94,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Steilacoom, WA?

Steilacoom 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 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Steilacoom, WA affordable or expensive?

Steilacoom's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Steilacoom is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $550,800 and the median rent is $1,592 per month.

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

Steilacoom has a violent crime rate of 91.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 776.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Steilacoom, WA a Good Place to Live?

Steilacoom is a small town of 6,680 in Washington, with a median household income of $94,708 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Steilacoom stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

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

All Steilacoom 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

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

Metric	Steilacoom, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$550,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,592	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Steilacoom's violent crime rate is 91.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.4 /100k

Property Crime

776.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Steilacoom 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	Steilacoom, 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	45.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Steilacoom sees average highs of 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Steilacoom, WA
Average High — January	46.3°F
Average High — July	75.5°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Steilacoom, WA	National Avg
Population	6,680	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ketron Island, WA 2 mi Lakewood, WA 3 mi North Fort Lewis, WA 3 mi University Place, WA 4 mi Anderson Island, WA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Steilacoom

Steilacoom, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98388

Steilacoom vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steilacoom, WA affordable or expensive?

Steilacoom's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Steilacoom roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $550,800 and median rent is $1,592/month.

What is the crime rate in Steilacoom, WA?

Steilacoom's violent crime rate is 91.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 776.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Steilacoom?

Public schools in Steilacoom 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. 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Steilacoom, WA a good place to live?

Steilacoom, WA has a population of 6,680, a median household income of $94,708, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Steilacoom?

Steilacoom averages 46.3°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Steilacoom?

Steilacoom, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98388.

What is the population of Steilacoom?

The population of Steilacoom, Washington is 6,680 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Steilacoom?

Key numbers for living in Steilacoom: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $550,800, median household income $94,708, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Steilacoom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.