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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.
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.
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.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Orting.
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.
In Orting, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Orting strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Orting to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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