Lacey, Washington

Washington community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.1

D+

out of 100

Overview

Lacey is a Washington city with a population of approximately 58,326, part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $517,030. Median household income is $79,874.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 58,326 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $517,030 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $79,874 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.7 minutes
  • Part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

58,326

Source: Census ACS

$517,030

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$79,874

Source: Census ACS

25.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

122 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Thurston County (county-level results)

58%
38%
Democrat 95,663
Republican 62,282
Leans D+20.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 39.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 42.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 55.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.1

Location

Lacey, WA (47.0240, -122.7827)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.