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Living in
Artondale.
Artondale is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Artondale
The median household income sits at nearly $157,000, and homes average $734,000—reflective of Pierce County's competitive real estate market—though the cost of living is reasonable for the region if you're earning a solid professional income. Community life revolves around the Peninsula School District's well-regarded schools, local parks like Harbor Family Park (with 18 acres of forested trails perfect for dog-walkers and runners) and Kopachuck State Park across the street, plus reasonable access to Puget Sound waterfront recreation—though you'll want a car, as this is decidedly suburban and car-dependent. The climate is the Puget Sound signature: wet but mild, with 131 rainy days spread throughout the year and rare snow, meaning you'll trade sunshine (only 142 sunny days annually) for moss-green scenery and manageable winters; windstorms from October through January are fairly common, occasionally bringing down tree debris.
Artondale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Foreign-Born
5.3%
Broadband Internet
98.6%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.3% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Artondale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Artondale, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (14.9%), and 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.0%
of households
Married Couples
70.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Artondale
In Artondale, rent runs 28% above the WA average, and home values are 30% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,289
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Artondale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pierce County, which includes Artondale, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Artondale: Pierce County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pierce County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Artondale is about 2% of Pierce County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Artondale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute29.4 min avg
How Artondale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Artondale, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, which covers Artondale, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
226.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,070.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pierce County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural Disasters
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pierce County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Data not yet available
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pierce County, which includes Artondale, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
98
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pierce County, county-wide
Artondale is about 2% of Pierce County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate74°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Artondale has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
21
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 36°F | 6.06" |
| Feb | 48°F | 37°F | 4.11" |
| Mar | 53°F | 39°F | 4.63" |
| Apr | 58°F | 41°F | 3.39" |
| May | 65°F | 47°F | 2.08" |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 1.36" |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 0.68" |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 0.86" |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 1.54" |
| Oct | 59°F | 46°F | 4.32" |
| Nov | 51°F | 40°F | 7.18" |
| Dec | 46°F | 36°F | 5.81" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Artondale
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Artondale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Anthony Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Gig Harbor
Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 8 mi away · Tacoma
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Tacoma
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Artondale
Artondale's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Artondale (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,313 students · in-state tuition $5,578 · 42% graduate · median earnings $52,562 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,668 students · in-state tuition $5,670 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,313 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
9.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,185 students · in-state tuition $13,577 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,401 students · in-state tuition $53,096 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,109 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,594 students · in-state tuition $65,886 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,918 (10 yrs after entry)
Faith International University
5.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 276 students · in-state tuition $8,850 · 43% graduate · median earnings $57,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Artondale
Artondale has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
25 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
53 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
60 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
63 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
86 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
98 mi awayCities Near Artondale
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Artondale?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Artondale FAQ
Is Artondale, Washington affordable?⌄
Artondale's median rent is $2,251/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $149,302/year. Median home value is $734,400.
Is Artondale, Washington safe?⌄
Artondale is policed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 226 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1070 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Artondale, Washington?⌄
Pierce County, which includes Artondale, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Artondale, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Artondale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,251/month and median household income is $149,302/year. The median home value is $734,400. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Artondale, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Artondale is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from