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Living in
Graham.
Graham 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 Graham
Living in Graham means settling into a family-focused suburban community that's experiencing real growth—the population jumped 39% between 2010 and 2020, so you'll see new development and changing neighborhoods. The median household income sits above $115,000, which supports a median home value around $517,000 and median rent near $2,095, making it moderately expensive relative to national standards but reasonable for the Pacific Northwest. You're essentially in Tacoma's bedroom, so expect a substantial commute if you work in the city proper—the average is nearly 43 minutes—though the unemployment rate of 5.0% suggests decent local job options in the area.
Graham at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
6.8%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics6.8% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Graham: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Graham, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (18.7%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.2%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.8%
of households
Married Couples
62.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.17
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 19% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Graham
In Graham, rent runs 19% above the WA average, and home values are 8% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,841
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $585,738 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Graham and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pierce County, which includes Graham, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Graham: Pierce County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pierce County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Graham is about 4% of Pierce County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Graham 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
Commute43 min avg
How Graham residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Graham, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 34% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 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 Graham, 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
24 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 Graham, 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
Graham is about 4% 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
Graham 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 Graham
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Graham's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Puyallup
St Clare Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Lakewood
Madigan Amc (ft Lewis)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord
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.
Education20.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Graham
Graham's student/teacher ratio is 20.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Graham (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,401 students · in-state tuition $53,096 · 73% graduate · median earnings $71,109 (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: Mount Rainier National Park, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Graham
Graham has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mount Rainier National Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park
30 mi awayKlondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
39 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
83 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
84 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
98 mi awayFort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Graham
Graham Library
9202 224th Street East, Graham
Cities Near Graham
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Graham?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Graham FAQ
Is Graham, Washington affordable?⌄
Graham's median rent is $2,095/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $116,862/year. Median home value is $516,700.
Is Graham, Washington safe?⌄
Graham 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 Graham, Washington?⌄
Pierce County, which includes Graham, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Graham, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Graham is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,095/month and median household income is $116,862/year. The median home value is $516,700. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Graham, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Graham is 43 minutes, which is significantly 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