Steilacoom, WA

Steilacoom, Washington

Steilacoom, Washington, in Pierce county, is 4 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 32 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The town is located in the Tacoma metropolitan area. Steilacoom has a population of 6,049.

The People and Families of Steilacoom

In Steilacoom, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Steilacoom had a median family income of $54,725. Steilacoom has a large middle class. The town enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Steilacoom gave more campaign money ($7,900) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Steilacoom Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Steilacoom. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Steilacoom, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Steilacoom, WA

Comparing Steilacoom 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
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Steilacoom Almanac

Steilacoom Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Steilacoom Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Steilacoom, 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

Steilacoom High Schools (2004)

STEILACOOM HIGH
54 SENTINEL DRIVE
253-983-2300
Serves 675 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

FIRWOOD
8805 STEILACOOM BLVD SW
253-589-7855
Serves 96 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

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