City Intelligence

Lacey, WA

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Lacey. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

79/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
SchoolsA+
SafetyB+

Population

42,263

Median Home

$358K

Median Income

$79K

Zip Codes Covered

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With a population of 42,263, Lacey is a mid-sized WA city. Median household income is $79K with homes valued around $358K. The city scores highest in schools (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Lacey, WA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$358K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

58%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Lacey, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

98503

Area Stats

Pop: 42,263

Home Value: $358K

Lacey Area Map

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Schools Near Lacey

Schools in and around Lacey, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

Evergreen Forest Elementary

Horizons Elementary

Lacey Elementary

Lakes Elementary School

Lydia Hawk Elementary

Meadows Elementary

Mountain View Elementary

Olympic View Elementary

Pleasant Glade Elementary

Seven Oaks Elementary

South Bay Elementary

Woodland Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

Aspire Middle School

Chinook Middle School

Komachin Middle School

Nisqually Middle School

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

High Schools (3)

North Thurston High School

River Ridge High School

Timberline High School

Private Schools (11)

CAPITAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

NOVA SCHOOL

OLYMPIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL

OLYMPIA WALDORF SCHOOL

POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL

TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Lacey stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
SchoolsA+
SafetyB+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesB-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Lacey and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.