Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Lacey, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,675
Population
60,871
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A capital city suburb surrounded by Washington’s natural wonders.
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Outdoors
Located between Olympia and the Nisqually River delta, Lacey combines suburban comfort with natural surroundings. Home to Saint Martin's University, the city features extensive parks and natural areas, including the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. As an EPA-designated Green Power Community, Lacey sources 8.4% of its energy from renewable sources. Current rental trends show moderate stability, with average rents ranging from $1,500 for studios to $2,995 for four-bedroom homes, with most units seeing minimal year-over-year changes between -1% and 0.6%.
Originally named Woodland, Lacey has grown from a small settlement into an established suburban community while preserving its natural environment. Housing options span from newer apartment communities in Hawks Prairie to established neighborhoods near South Sound Center. The city center and the area surrounding Saint Martin's University showcase different aspects of local life. Recognized as a "Tree City USA" for 26 years by the National Arbor Day Foundation, Lacey emphasizes environmental stewardship. The location offers convenient access to Interstate 5 for commuting to Olympia, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and Tacoma, while Hawks Prairie provides extensive shopping and employment opportunities.
Explore the City
Step into downtown Lacey and you can find unique find trucks for lunch and dinner.
Tanglewilde homes, each exuding character and a warm sense of community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,704
Average: $93,519
Education
15,930
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,410
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lacey has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lacey, WA is $1,549 for a studio, $1,675 for one bedroom, $1,966 for two bedrooms, and $2,417 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lacey has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,675/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$2,874/month
2,090 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lacey, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
561 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
588 Students
Evergreen Forest Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
443 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
306 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
643 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
771 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
735 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,404 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,381 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,637 Students
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Public
Grades K-12
2,315 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
- Chambers Lake Park
- Margaret McKenny Park
- LBA Park
- Friendly Grove Park
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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 June 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.