Graham

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Graham, WA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,894

Population

29,929

Renter Mix

17% Rent

A small pastoral suburb of Seattle

Suburban Wooded Family-Friendly Pastoral

A charming small town in the suburbs of Seattle, Graham is a beloved city with a tight-knit community and a family-friendly feel. 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.

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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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

14%

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Graham, WA is $1,894 for one bedroom, $2,260 for two bedrooms, and $3,249 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Graham has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,894/month
897 Sq Ft
House
$2,986/month
2,003 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Nelson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

707 Students

North Star Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

469 Students

Rocky Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

411 Students

Graham Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

533 Students

Centennial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

548 Students

Cougar Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

Frontier Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

647 Students

Graham Kapowsin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,011 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frontier Park
  • Meridian Habitat Park
  • South Hill Community Park
  • Northwestrek
  • Bradley Lake Park

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.