Lacey, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lacey, Washington Summary
Life in Lacey research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lacey over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lacey:
The population in Lacey is 52,572.
The median home value in Lacey is $310,600.
The median income in Lacey is $75,059.
The cost of living in Lacey is 116 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lacey is $1,550.
The unemployment rate in Lacey is 5.8%.
The poverty rate in Lacey is 9.6%.
Table Of Contents
Lacey SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Lacey, WA Crime Report
2,017
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,660.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
57.50%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lacey / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,017 | 3,660.6 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 121 | 219.6 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 32 | 58.1 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 71 | 128.9 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,896 | 3,441.0 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 257 | 466.4 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,362 | 2,471.8 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 277 | 502.7 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Lacey, WA Cost Of Living
116
Lacey's Overall Cost Of Living
Lacey's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lacey | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 117 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 132 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
Rankings for Lacey in Washington
Map Of Lacey, WA
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Population over time in Lacey
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,827 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 47,852 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 46,655 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 45,644 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 44,825 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 44,031 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 43,316 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 42,383 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 41,362 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 40,334 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lacey
| Race | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.4% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.0% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 8.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lacey
| Gender | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lacey for adults over 25
| Education | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lacey, Washington
| Income | Lacey | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.5% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.1% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
