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Puyallup, WA

Pierce CountyElev. 14 m
Population
42,642
Median home
$507,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
37
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Puyallup

With about 42,642 residents, Puyallup is one of Washington's notable places. Puyallup sits in Pierce County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $95,639. Homes carry a median value of $507,000, and about 51% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.9%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
42,642
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$95,639
Per-capita income
$44,990
Poverty rate
7.5%
High-school grad or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
31.5 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.9%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%
Black4%
Asian6.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Sales & office22.4%
Production, transportation & material moving15.2%
Service13.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$507,000
Median gross rent
$1,750/mo
Owner-occupied
51.3%
Median year built
1986
Households
16,655
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Puyallup has 37 public schools22 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading56%
Math39%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

E B Walker High SchoolHighGrades 812
Emerald Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 1012
Gov John Rogers High SchoolHighGrades 912
Pierce County Skills CenterHighGrades 812
Puyallup High SchoolHighGrades 1012
Puyallup Open Doors/PODHighGrades 912
Aylen Jr HighMiddleGrades 79
Ballou Jr HighMiddleGrades 79
Doris Stahl Junior HighMiddleGrades 610
Ferrucci Jr HighMiddleGrades 79
Glacier View Junior HighMiddleGrades 79
Kalles Junior HighMiddleGrades 79
Bethel Elementary Learning AcademyElementary
Dessie F Evans ElementaryElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime3% above national
Puyallup398
Washington365
United States386
24% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime180% above national
Puyallup5,457
Washington2,941
United States1,952
5% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Puyallup Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Puyallup.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Pierce County
AvalancheVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Puyallup is in Pierce County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Puyallup sits in Pierce County. Elevation ~14 m.

Map of Puyallup
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Meeker, Ezra, MansionLotz, J. H., HouseChrist Episcopal ChurchMcMillin Bridge
Notable people from Puyallup
Sarah ButlerGeorge HuntKelly SullivanMathias AnderleRandy TateCourtney WetzelZach DaviesMichelle HarrisonLila McCannLyndsey Patterson
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Nearby cities
Tacoma (9 mi)Federal Way (9 mi)Auburn (9 mi)Lakewood (11 mi)University Place (12 mi)Kent (15 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Puyallup, WA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Puyallup, Washington.

Joshua R.C. Torres
Puyallup · 98373
Charles Jeffery Davis, 63
Puyallup · 98375
AKA Charlesjeffery David, Charles Jeffrey Davis
David Andre Lopez, 56
Puyallup · 98372
AKA David Lopez, David A Lopez
Robert James Miller, 55
Puyallup · 98372
Harry James Thompson, 69
Puyallup · 98374
AKA Harry Thompson, Harry J Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Puyallup — frequently asked

What is the population of Puyallup, Washington?
Puyallup has a population of about 42,642, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Puyallup?
The median home value in Puyallup is $507,000, and the median gross rent is $1,750/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Puyallup safe? What is the crime rate?
Puyallup Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 398 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Puyallup face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pierce County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Puyallup?
Puyallup has 37 public schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Puyallup?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Puyallup. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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