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Orting, Washington

city · Pierce County

At a glance

8,978
Population
$493,100
Median home value (all homes)
63% above U.S. median
$560,297
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,284/mo
Median rent
69% above U.S. median
$132,877
Median household income
69% above U.S. median
39.9 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
8.69%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 122 — 22% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing80% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost101% above
For business: Washington is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates24%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Economic Dev of Tacoma-Pierce County
Nonprofit economic development organization focused on helping Tacoma-Pierce County businesses reach their pure potential. It connects companies, site selectors, investors, and regional partners with data, resources, relationships, and market insight needed to make confident decisions about locating, expanding, and growing in Pierce County.
county Pierce County Economic Development Division
The Pierce County Economic Development Department supports a business environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive — a foundation that improves the quality of life for all who live and work here. Our daily work advances entrepreneurship, job creation, workforce readiness, tourism and the arts.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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