As of 2012, Pierce County's population is 795,225 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.73 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Pierce County is $185,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.31 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Pierce County's cost of living is 12.50% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Pierce County public schools spend $4,668 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.2 students per teacher in Pierce County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Pierce County is 8.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Pierce County jobs have Decreased by 1.74 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Pierce County'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 |