Lacey, WA

Lacey, Washington

Introduction to Lacey, Washington

Lacey, Washington, in Thurston county, is 17 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 45 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The city is located in the Olympia metropolitan area. Lacey has a population of 31,226.

Lacey History

In the 1950s, the small settlements of Chamber's Creek and Woodland merged to form Lacey. The city was officially incorporated on December 5, 1966. During this time, the primary industries revolved around cattle, forest products, milk, and retail. Lacey gradually developed into a bedroom community. The first ever “indoor mall” in the Northwest was built in Lacey. Over time, many other industries flourished in this city. Lacey has been placed on the list of top seven most “green” cities in America, having been nicknamed “Tree City, USA”. Lacey is also considered to be an Energy Efficient City.

Lacey and nearby Attractions

• Fort Nisqually Historic Site
• Lacey Museum
• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
• Southwick Lake
• Lacey Village Shopping Center
• Market Square

Things To Do In Lacey

The Fort Nisqually Historic Site is near Lacey. One can also visit Hands On Children's Museum, Washington State Capital Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Job Carr Cabin Museum. Hicks Lake, Southwick Lake, and Chambers Lake are some of the beautiful bodies of water in the city. The banks of these lakes are popular tourist haunts. Lacey Village Shopping Center and Hawks Prairie Mall provide a range of entertainment facilities for visitors. In addition, Lacey also holds annual celebrations including the America's Dixieland Jazz Festival, Spring Fun Fair, and Thurston County Fair.

Lacey Transportation

Olympia Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Lacey Higher Education

Saint Martins College is the local institute of higher education. Other colleges nearby include Evergreen State College, South Puget Sound Community College, and Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom.

High Points

Lacey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lacey, WA

Comparing Lacey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Lacey Almanac

Lacey Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lacey Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lacey residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lacey Hospitals

ST PETER CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
4800 COLLEGE STREET SE
(360) 456-7575
Emergency Service: No

Starbucks in Lacey

Lacey High Schools (2004)

NORTH THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
600 SLEATER KINNEY RD NE
360-412-4800
Serves 1,446 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL
6120 MULLEN RD SE
360-412-4860
Serves 1,315 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
8929 MARTIN WAY E
360-412-4820
Serves 1,157 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

SOUTH SOUND HIGH SCHOOL
5400 54TH AVE SE
360-412-4880
A Non-traditional School
Serves 271 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Lacey Colleges

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Saint Martin's University

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