Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Algona
Algona, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$623
Population
3,129
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A convenient Washington suburb set between buzzing cities and natural landscapes
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Algona sits along State Route 167 about 28 miles south of Seattle. Proximate to more moderately-sized cities like Auburn, Kent, and Federal Way, Algona is a convenient suburb that gives residents a quiet setting that’s still close to everything exciting and scenic in Washington. To the east lies Roegner Park, Game Farm Park, and more. To the west is an even greater collection of communities and the Wild Waves Theme and Water Park.
Algona is perfect for commuters. With a variety of apartments and a convenient location near major thoroughfares, you can be in Seattle in 30 minutes. Of course, there are plenty of amenities in and around Algona, including The Outlet Collection just north of the area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,217
Average: $98,968
Education
494
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,685
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Algona has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Algona, WA is $459 for a studio, $623 for one bedroom, and $918 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Algona has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$623/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Algona, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Confluence Trail
- Game Farm Wilderness Park
- Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
- Auburndale Park
- Lake Tapps Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.