Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Lake Tapps
Lake Tapps, WA Area Guide
A picturesque community overlooking a sprawling lake
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Active
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Lush
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Lakefront
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Situated in the foothills of Mount Rainier, Lake Tapps is a picturesque lake with a welcoming community that surrounds its shores. Those who call the Lake Tapps area home enjoy a wide variety of houses and apartments available for rent in a beautiful locale.
In addition to scenic views in every direction, Lake Tapps residents delight in a broad range of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, and more. Lake Tapps exudes a peaceful sense of seclusion along with close proximity to numerous modern conveniences in nearby Sumner, Bonney Lake, South Hill, and Auburn. Access to Highways 18, 167, and 410 make getting around from Lake Tapps simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$116,779
Average: $138,522
Education
13,369
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,751
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Tapps has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
450 Students
Public
Grades K-5
450 Students
Dieringer Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
520 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rainier View Park
- Loyalty Park
- Puyallup Riverfront Trail
- Lake Tapps Park
- Wildwood 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.