Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Sumner
Sumner, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,788
Population
10,439
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Savor rhubarb pie and small-town charm
Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Scenic
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Lush
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A city built on agriculture, Sumner is still known as the “Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World” to this day. Sumner rests in a lush valley where the White River flows into the Puyallup River, offering residents and visitors plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.
Despite major growth, Sumner has maintained its small-town charm. Sumner residents often gather in the historic downtown area, where rows of boutiques, shops, cafes, and businesses are stacked on tree-lined Main Street. Downtown Sumner is also the site of numerous community events, such as the Daffodil Parade, Wine Walks, and Music Off Main. A host of area attractions are just minutes from Sumner, including major retail centers, casinos, and a variety of parks. Commuting and traveling from Sumner is easy with access to roadway and highway connections as well as Sounder commuter rail, which connects Sumner to nearby cities like Tacoma and Seattle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,947
Average: $98,496
Education
2,141
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,982
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sumner has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
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 Sumner, WA is $1,581 for a studio, $1,777 for one bedroom, $1,920 for two bedrooms, and $2,661 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sumner has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,777/month
691 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sumner, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
514 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
629 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
495 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
677 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Loyalty Park
- Confluence Trail
- Rainier View Park
- Puyallup Riverfront Trail
- Lake Tapps Park
Transit / Subway
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.