Primary sources for Lacey, WA
- Census Bureau profile of Lacey, WA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Lacey, WA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Lacey, WA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Lacey, WA
Electricity rates in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA ranks 5 of 44 Washington cities for the newest homes (median year built 1996). Lacey, Washington has 57,088 residents in 23,141 households; 54.3% heat with electricity.
Lacey on the map
Thurston County, with Lacey marked
Housing and heating in Lacey
Lacey, WA: 6,431 of 24,199 homes were built before 1980 and 10,081 in 2000 or later. Lacey, WA has 14,750 detached houses, 4,465 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 881 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Lacey, WA
% of homes by decade built, Lacey, WA
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 350s
- 860s
- 1470s
- 1180s
- 2190s
- 2200s
- 1710s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Lacey, WA
| Lacey, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA, median year built | 1996 | 1991 | +5 years | 5 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, built before 1980 | 26.6% | 34.8% | -8.2 points | 38 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, built 2000 or later | 41.7% | 33.0% | +8.6 points | 5 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, detached houses | 61.0% | 67.2% | -6.3 points | 14 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 18.5% | 14.0% | +4.5 points | 35 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, mobile homes | 3.6% | 8.6% | -4.9 points | 18 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, renter households | 42.8% | 32.2% | +10.5 points | 23 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, median home value | $427,900 | $451,500 | -$23,600 | 30 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,805 | $1,634 | +$171 | 16 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, people per household | 2.42 | 2.50 | -0.08 | 28 of 44 |
Who supplies Lacey
Thurston County lists 3 utilities for Lacey, WA (57,088 residents): homes pay 9.48 to 14.63 cents per kWh, about $91 to $140 a month at 955 kWh, 1.2% to 1.9% of the $87,277 Lacey median income. Thurston County page.
Facts about Lacey
- Residents of Lacey, WA, ACS 2023
- 57,08824 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Lacey, WA
- $87,27723 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Lacey, WA
- 23,1412.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Lacey, WA
- 57.2%13,245 owners and 9,896 renter households
- Housing units in Lacey, WA
- 24,1991,058 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Lacey, WA
- 54.3%12,572 of 23,141 homes
- Land area of Lacey, WA
- 18.6 sq mi3,075.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Lacey, WA
- 1.2% to 1.9%at 955 kWh a month over the $87,277 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Lacey, WA
- 2NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 3.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Lacey, WA
- 19966,431 of 24,199 homes (26.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Lacey, WA
- $427,900$1,805 gross rent a month, 5.06% of value a year
Outage risk around Lacey
Lacey, WA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 1 wind and 1 tornado, 3.5 per 100,000 residents of 57,088. Top gust near Lacey, WA: 61 knots, 70 mph. Damage near Lacey, WA: $700K.
Reports within 15 miles of Lacey, WA
wind and tornado reports, Lacey, WA
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| Lacey, WA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lacey, WA, 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Who lives in Lacey: income, cars, homes
In Lacey, WA, 5,400 of 9,745 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,794 households moved in since 2018 and 2,387 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Lacey, WA homes: 14,424 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,980 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Lacey, WA, 1,457 households own no vehicle and 13,083 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 26,317 workers in Lacey, WA, 3,795 work from home, 18,502 drive alone, 636 ride transit and 439 walk. In Lacey, WA, 3,927 of 23,141 households earn under $35,000, 5,831 $35,000-$75,000, 9,112 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,271 $150,000 or more. 6,178 residents of Lacey, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.7.
Household income in Lacey, WA
| Lacey, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA, households under $35,000 | 17.0% | 21 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, households $150,000 or more | 18.5% | 29 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, residents below poverty | 11.0% | 21 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, median age | 37.7 | 13 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.6% | 12 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, households without a vehicle | 6.3% | 27 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.5% | 30 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, workers at home | 14.4% | 17 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, cost-burdened renters | 55.4% | 14 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, moved in since 2018 | 46.6% | 6 of 44 |
| Lacey, WA, moved in before 2000 | 10.3% | 39 of 44 |
Cost of living with electricity in Lacey
Lacey, WA: 23,141 households at $1,278 a year per home for electricity (Thurston County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $29.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,783 a year per household.
| Group in Lacey, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Lacey, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA, all households | 23,141 | $1,278 | $29.6 million | 1.46% |
| Lacey, WA, homeowners | 13,245 | $1,455 | $19.3 million | 1.67% |
| Lacey, WA, renters | 9,896 | $914 | $9.0 million | 1.05% |
Analyst note on Lacey
Lacey, WA counts 57,088 residents in 23,141 households, on 18.6 square miles. 12,572 of the 23,141 occupied homes in Lacey, WA heat with electricity. Household income in Lacey, WA is $87,277; 13,245 of its 23,141 households own.
Lacey, WA has 24,199 housing units, 1,058 of them vacant or seasonal. Lacey, WA ranks 11 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (2 since 2015). Lacey, WA ranks 13 of 44 Washington cities for the oldest residents (median age 37.7).
Lacey, WA ranks 14 of 44 Washington cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (55.4%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Lacey
Compare Lacey with nearby cities
| City near Lacey, WA | Distance from Lacey | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 57,088 | $87,277 | 1996 | $427,900 | 2 | 14.4% |
| Olympia, WA | 4.6 mi west | 55,583 (-1,505) | $76,930 (-$10,347) | 1981 (-15 yr) | $457,900 (+$30,000) | 1 (-1) | 20.5% (+6.0 pts) |
| Lakewood, WA | 15.2 mi northeast | 63,034 (+5,946) | $70,524 (-$16,753) | 1974 (-22 yr) | $420,500 (-$7,400) | 1 (-1) | 7.1% (-7.3 pts) |
| University Place, WA | 16.8 mi northeast | 34,850 (-22,238) | $94,952 (+$7,675) | 1980 (-16 yr) | $578,100 (+$150,200) | 1 (-1) | 14.9% (+0.5 pts) |
| Spanaway, WA | 18.0 mi east | 34,322 (-22,766) | $94,028 (+$6,751) | 1990 (-6 yr) | $401,000 (-$26,900) | 0 (-2) | 8.7% (-5.8 pts) |
| Parkland, WA | 18.3 mi east | 39,174 (-17,914) | $71,829 (-$15,448) | 1980 (-16 yr) | $382,700 (-$45,200) | 1 (-1) | 7.0% (-7.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Lacey
| ZIP area touching Lacey, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Lacey | Share of Lacey's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98516 (Lacey, WA) | 28.9% | 48.4% |
| 98503 (Lacey, WA) | 67.2% | 43.3% |
| 98513 (Lacey, WA) | 2.6% | 7.6% |
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Questions on Lacey
Lacey: what is the electricity rate?
Lacey, WA has no price of its own; its 57,088 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $91 to $140.
Lacey: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Lacey, WA: rank 24 of 44 by its 57,088 residents, rank 23 of 44 by $87,277 median income.
Lacey: how many homes heat with electricity?
Lacey, WA: 12,572 of 23,141 occupied homes, 54.3%; Thurston County 58.8%.
Lacey: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 1.2% to 1.9% of the $87,277 median income in Lacey, WA.
Lacey: damaging storms reported nearby?
2 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Lacey, WA, 2015 to 2025, 3.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Lacey?
Lacey, WA: median home built 1996; 6,431 of 24,199 homes (26.6%) predate 1980, 14,750 are detached and 4,465 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Lacey, WA renters struggle with rent?
5,400 of 9,745 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Lacey, WA?
14,424 of 24,199 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.4 rooms.
How many Lacey, WA households have no car?
1,457 households; 13,083 have two or more.