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Bonney Lake.
About
Life in Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake is a community of 22,776 people in Washington. The median household income is $136,845, median rent runs about $2,256 per month, and median home values are around $607,900. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Bonney Lake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
7.6%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.6% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Bonney Lake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bonney Lake, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (28.1%), and 4.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.6%
of households
Married Couples
61.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.94
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 Bonney Lake
In Bonney Lake, rent runs 28% above the WA average, and home values are 8% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,436
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $664,561 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Bonney Lake and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pierce County, which includes Bonney Lake, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Bonney Lake: Pierce County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pierce County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bonney Lake is about 2% of Pierce County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bonney Lake 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
Commute32.1 min avg
How Bonney Lake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bonney Lake, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 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 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bonney Lake runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
99.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,312.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bonney Lake Police Department
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
30 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 Bonney Lake, 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
Bonney Lake is about 2% of Pierce County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate74°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bonney Lake has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
5.6"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
60
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
166
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 6.12" |
| Feb | 48°F | 33°F | 4.33" |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.80" |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.90" |
| May | 64°F | 45°F | 2.97" |
| Jun | 69°F | 49°F | 2.28" |
| Jul | 76°F | 52°F | 0.92" |
| Aug | 77°F | 53°F | 0.90" |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 1.78" |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.08" |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 7.06" |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 5.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bonney Lake
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bonney Lake's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Puyallup
St Elizabeth Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Enumclaw
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Auburn
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.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bonney Lake (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
13.4 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)
Northwest College of Art & Design
13.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 139 students · in-state tuition $18,100 · 50% graduate · median earnings $39,289 (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, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
30 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
31 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
75 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake Library
18501 90th Street East, Bonney Lake
Cities Near Bonney Lake
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bonney Lake FAQ
Is Bonney Lake, Washington affordable?⌄
Bonney Lake's median rent is $2,256/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $136,845/year. Median home value is $607,900.
Is Bonney Lake, Washington safe?⌄
Bonney Lake's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1312 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bonney Lake, Washington?⌄
Pierce County, which includes Bonney Lake, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bonney Lake, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Bonney Lake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,256/month and median household income is $136,845/year. The median home value is $607,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bonney Lake, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Bonney Lake is 32 minutes, which is longer than 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