Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
9%
Fife
Fife, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,554
Population
10,605
Renter Mix
56% Rent
This riverfront community is minutes from Tacoma.
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Family-Friendly
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Riverfront
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Puget Sound
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Sitting along the Puyallup River with the Port of Tacoma to the west, Fife offers a grounded Pacific Northwest lifestyle without the big-city price tag. The city spans just six square miles, making it easy to get around whether you’re heading to Fife Community Park, catching a show at the local performing arts center, or exploring the Fife History Museum. Downtown Tacoma is roughly three miles away via I-5, putting its waterfront dining, galleries, and entertainment within reach.
Fife has deep roots as part of the Puyallup Indian Reservation, and that history is woven into the community’s character. Each October, the Fife Harvest Festival draws residents together for a celebration of local culture. The Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino adds entertainment right in town, while nearby Puget Sound opens the door to boating, fishing, and waterfront trails.
Renters will find a mix of apartment communities, townhomes, and garden-style units throughout the city. Options range from studios to three-bedroom layouts, giving renters plenty of choices whether they’re looking for something low-key or a more polished setting close to major commuter corridors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,729
Average: $102,426
Education
2,543
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,001
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fife has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fife, WA is $1,163 for a studio, $1,528 for one bedroom, $1,905 for two bedrooms, and $2,510 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fife has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,528/month
667 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fife, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Swan Creek Park
- Children's Museum of Tacoma
- Foss Waterway Seaport
- Seymour Botanical Conservatory
- Orangegate 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.