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Fircrest, Washington, in Pierce county, is 3 miles W of Tacoma, Washington (center to center) and 26 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 5,868.
In Fircrest, about 59% of adults are married.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Fircrest.
In 2000, Fircrest had a median family income of $61,611. Fircrest is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Fircrest isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Fircrest. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Fircrest residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Fircrest, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Washington, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Fircrest, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Fircrest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Fircrest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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