Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Graham, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,926
Population
29,929
Renter Mix
17% Rent
A small pastoral suburb of Seattle
Suburban
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Wooded
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Pastoral
A charming small town in the suburbs of Seattle, Graham is a beloved city with a tight-knit community. Graham-Kapowsin High School is one of the top-ranked schools in the area, keeping residents content with the public school district. Known as a small shopping hub for Washington’s suburbs, Graham houses the Graham Town Center filled with grocers, restaurants, and retailers.
Graham is located about two miles southeast of Tacoma and 45 miles south of Seattle, about an hour’s commute. Getting to major metropolitan areas is doable for residents of Graham, whether for work or a night out. Locals enjoy the pastoral feel that comes with this suburb. Lush lawns, safe residential streets, and a true sense of community await in Graham, Washington.
Explore the City
Newer Build Homes in the Graham Neighborhood.
Multi-family Homes with Large Garages in the Graham Neighborhood.
Lovely Multi-family Homes in the Graham Neighborhood.
The Classic Golf Course has spacious grounds to practice your swing.
A row of stunning large family homes on Clear Lake in Graham.
The Tacoma Dome is a major architectural feature in Tacoma.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,254
Average: $121,622
Education
4,671
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,556
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Graham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Graham, WA is $1,926 for one bedroom, $2,231 for two bedrooms, and $3,364 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Graham has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,926/month
897 Sq Ft
House
$3,007/month
2,030 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Graham, WA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades K-5
583 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
635 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,125 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frontier Park
- Meridian Habitat Park
- South Hill Community Park
- Northwestrek
- Bradley Lake 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 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.