Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
10%
DuPont, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,005
Population
9,552
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A gorgeous military community, just minutes away from two of Washington’s biggest cities.
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Military
DuPont sits strategically between Tacoma and Olympia in the South Puget Sound region, offering a thoughtfully planned community with trails and green belts woven throughout. Ross Plaza Park anchors the walkable downtown where residents can handle daily errands without driving. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Sequalitchew Creek Trail and nearby Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for hiking and biking with Puget Sound views, while the Cascade Mountains lie just east for bigger adventures. The rental market features townhomes and well-maintained apartment communities within planned residential corridors, reflecting the city's intentional design. Named for the DuPont chemical company that operated an explosives plant here from 1909 to 1975, the city carries historical significance—Charles Wilkes held the first American Independence Day celebration west of the Rockies in this area during the U.S. Exploring Expedition. With Joint Base Lewis-McChord directly bordering the city and quick freeway access to both Tacoma and Olympia, DuPont appeals to commuters working in either direction.
Explore the City
The fall season offers vibrant, colorful trees in front of DuPont homes.
Walking dogs with the surrounding trees and landscape in DuPont is a relaxing activity.
Streets in DuPont are lined with trees that vibrantly change color during autumn.
You can see the Olympic Mountains at the Home Course in Dupont.
Walking trails at DuPont PowderWorks Park are towered by majestic trees and forest.
Chloe Clark was a teacher in the 1800s who had influence on the early residents in DuPont.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,520
Average: $129,963
Education
3,582
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,655
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dupont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Dupont, WA is $2,019 for a studio, $1,998 for one bedroom, $2,371 for two bedrooms, and $2,508 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dupont has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,998/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$2,909/month
2,020 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly DuPont, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
473 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
755 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
- Lakewold Gardens
- Fort Steilacoom Park
- Nisqually Reach Nature Center
- Tolmie State Park
Transit / Subway
- Steilacoom
- Ketron Island
- Anderson Island
Commuter Rail
- Lakewood Station
- South Tacoma Station
- Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
- Tacoma
- Puyallup Station
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 September 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.