Location & Scale: Located exactly between Seattle and Tacoma (20 miles from each). It is the 6th largest city in Washington state.

Economy: A massive economic powerhouse for the region, home to the second-largest manufacturing and distribution valley in the Pacific Northwest (including companies like Blue Origin).

Demographics & Diversity
Population: ~135,000 residents with a young median age of 35.5.

An Exceptionally Diverse Community: One of the most diverse cities in Washington. Over 33% of residents are foreign-born, and more than 44% of households speak a language other than English at home.

Breakdown: ~38% White, ~23% Asian, ~17% Hispanic/Latino, and ~13% Black/African American.

Income & Wealth
Median Household Income: $92,302 (climbing to over $110,000 for mid-career households aged 45–64).

Per Capita Income: $42,664.

Poverty Rate: 10.8%, which sits just below the national average.

Housing Market
Median Home Value: $587,800 (serves as a more affordable, suburban alternative to Seattle/Bellevue, though still highly competitive).

Median Monthly Rent: $1,909.

Ownership vs. Renting: 57.2% of residents own their homes, while 42.8% rent.

Geography Matters: The city is split into West Hill (residential/views), the Valley (commercial/industrial), and East Hill (dense residential, retail, and parks).