Apartments for rent in Tumwater, WA

Tumwater, a town in Washington, has a population of approximately 22,000. The city's population, with an average age of just over 39, is fairly typical compared to other cities in Washington, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 56% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $1,147/month is a bit below the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Tumwater has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 14% have earned a Bachelor's degree. There are three primary industries in Tumwater: public administration, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 23% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in management, making it the top field in the city. Tumwater workers take home an average annual income of around $75K, around $8,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Washington. The city's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.

Tumwater residents have an average commute of about 23 minutes, shorter than the Washington average of about 29 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 44% of workers, while public transportation is not widely used. Not many residents commute to work on foot.