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Lacey, Washington real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Lacey, WA (Thurston County) — Census median home value $427,900, county listing prices down about 1.3% over the past year.
Lacey, WA is in Thurston County, Washington — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 57,088, with a median household income of $87,277. Census data puts Lacey's median home value at $427,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Thurston County's current median listing price runs $572,413, down about 1.3% over the past year.
At a glance
Lacey market snapshot
Population
57,088
Median Household Income
$87,277
Median Home Value (city)
$427,900
Median Listing Price (Thurston County)
$572,413
Median Gross Rent
$1,805/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lacey's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $427,900. Separately, Thurston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $572,413. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Thurston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lacey has an estimated population of 57,088 and a median household income of $87,277, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lacey's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Lacey, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Lacey's median home value at $427,900. Thurston County's current median listing price runs $572,413, down about 1.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Lacey, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lacey's population at approximately 57,088.
What's the median rent in Lacey, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lacey at approximately $1,805 per month.
What is the median household income in Lacey, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lacey at approximately $87,277.
Is the Lacey housing market growing?
Thurston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Lacey, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lacey's median home value at about 4.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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