As of 2012, Tumwater's population is 17,371 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 19.28 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Tumwater is $198,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.24 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Tumwater's cost of living is 12.90% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Tumwater public schools spend $4,269 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Tumwater. --------------------The unemployment rate in Tumwater is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Tumwater jobs have Decreased by 1.53 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Tumwater's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |