Real Estate Investing in Pierce County, Washington
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45 ZIP codes •
Population: 848,750
Should you buy in Pierce County, WA?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
🏠For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)
Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.
📈For Investors
WEAK
2.8 / 5
(44/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
⚠️Risks to Know
1 flag
Tenant-protective state:
Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
2.7% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investability★★★★★
Avg Home Value$593,791
Avg Monthly Rent$2,122
ZIP Codes45
Market Trends — Pierce County
County Home Value History
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Investing in Pierce County Real Estate
Pierce County spans 45 ZIP codes across 24 cities in Washington, with a population of 848,750. The county's tepid investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges — worth studying before making commitments.
Investors considering Pierce, Washington should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.
The 0% renter share in Pierce masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Harborside Property Management LLC offers commercial and residential property manager services in Tacoma & Gig Harbor, including single-family and multi-family homes. summary from their website
Haven Property Management is a full-service residential management company based in Federal Way, WA, covering the Greater Puget Sound area. summary from their website
Investor Insight: With 10,201 students living off-campus, Pierce County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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