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Raft Island, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Raft Island, WA (Pierce County) — Census median home value $798,600, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Raft Island houses and the broader area.
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Raft Island, WA is in Pierce County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Raft Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 363, with a median household income of $161,389. Census data puts Raft Island houses at a median value of $798,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Pierce County's current median listing price runs $652,450, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Raft Island housing market
Raft Island is in Pierce County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Raft Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$798,600
Population (Census ACS)
363
Median household income
$161,389
County price trend (2025)
2.89% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Raft Island market snapshot
Population
363
County
Pierce County
Median Household Income
$161,389
Median Home Value (city)
$798,600
Median Listing Price (Pierce County)
$652,450
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raft Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $798,600. Separately, Pierce County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $652,450. 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
Pierce County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Raft Island has an estimated population of 363 and a median household income of $161,389, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Raft Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -4956967% 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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County guide: Pierce County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Raft Island.
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Nearby communities include Artondale, Rosedale, Gig Harbor, Wauna, Key Center, Stansberry Lake, Canterwood, Fox Island, Wollochet, Purdy, Vaughn, Maplewood, Home, Ruston, Longbranch, Herron Island.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Burley (~6.2 mi), Grapeview (~7.6 mi), Allyn (~9.0 mi), Bethel (~11.2 mi), Vashon (~11.5 mi), Belfair (~11.9 mi), East Port Orchard (~13.4 mi), Gorst (~13.7 mi), Parkwood (~13.9 mi), Southworth (~14.3 mi), Port Orchard (~14.6 mi), Bremerton (~14.8 mi), Federal Way (~15.5 mi), Navy Yard City (~15.5 mi), Manchester (~16.2 mi), Normandy Park (~16.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Raft Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
363
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$798,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$161,389
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.89%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$652,450
Census place type
CDP
County
Pierce County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.28 sq mi
Census GEOID
5357140
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Raft Island
Schools
Tacoma School District — 69 schools, 28,311 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Pierce addresses may be served by Tacoma School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Raft Island FAQ
What are houses worth in Raft Island, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Raft Island at $798,600. Pierce County's current median listing price runs $652,450, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Raft Island, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Raft Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $798,600. Active listing prices in Pierce County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Raft Island, WA?
Raft Island houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Pierce County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Raft Island, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raft Island's population at approximately 363.
What's the median rent in Raft Island, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Raft Island at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Raft Island, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Raft Island at approximately $161,389.
Is the Raft Island housing market growing?
Pierce County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Raft Island, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Raft Island's median home value at about 4.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -4956967% 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.
What school district serves Raft Island, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Tacoma School District for many Raft Island addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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