Orting, WA

Orting, Washington

Orting, Washington, in Pierce county, is 15 miles SE of Tacoma, Washington (center to center) and 35 miles S of Seattle, Washington. Part of the surrounding Tacoma metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Orting is home to some 3,760 residents.

The People and Families of Orting

In Orting, about 63% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Orting tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of Orting are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orting had a median family income of $55,335. The large segment of the population in Orting with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in the city are poor than in most places in Washington.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Orting.

Orting Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Orting was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Orting, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 18%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Orting, WA

Comparing Orting 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Orting Almanac

Orting Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Orting Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orting, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Orting

Orting High Schools (2004)

ORTING HIGH SCHOOL
320 WASHINGTON AVENUE NORTH
360-893-2246
Serves 524 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Orting Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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