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South Hill, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in South Hill, WA (Pierce County) — Census median home value $493,800, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for South Hill houses and the broader area.
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South Hill, WA is in Pierce County, Washington — this guide covers houses in South Hill and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 68,161, with a median household income of $109,235. Census data puts South Hill houses at a median value of $493,800 (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
South Hill housing market
South Hill is in Pierce County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in South Hill and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$493,800
Population (Census ACS)
68,161
Median household income
$109,235
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
South Hill market snapshot
Population
68,161
County
Pierce County
Median Household Income
$109,235
Median Home Value (city)
$493,800
Median Listing Price (Pierce County)
$652,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,916/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 South Hill's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $493,800. 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
South Hill has an estimated population of 68,161 and a median household income of $109,235, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
South Hill's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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 South Hill.
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Nearby communities include McMillin, Summit View, Orting, Puyallup, Frederickson, Clover Creek, Alderton, Summit, Tehaleh, North Puyallup, Graham, Elk Plain, Spanaway, Waller, Midland, Prairie Ridge.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Milton (~9.2 mi), Pacific (~9.9 mi), Lakeland South (~10.7 mi), Algona (~11.3 mi), Auburn (~13.1 mi), Federal Way (~13.4 mi), Lake Holm (~14.8 mi), Lakeland North (~15.0 mi), Enumclaw (~15.0 mi), Lake Morton-Berrydale (~16.9 mi), Black Diamond (~18.4 mi), Des Moines (~18.6 mi), North Yelm (~18.8 mi), Kent (~18.8 mi), Covington (~18.9 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (~19.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
South Hill data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
68,161
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$493,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$109,235
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,916
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)
18.59 sq mi
Census GEOID
5365922
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 South Hill
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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South Hill FAQ
What are houses worth in South Hill, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in South Hill at $493,800. Pierce County's current median listing price runs $652,450, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in South Hill, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in South Hill, Census ACS data shows a median value of $493,800. Active listing prices in Pierce County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in South Hill, WA?
South Hill 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 South Hill, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Hill's population at approximately 68,161.
What's the median rent in South Hill, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in South Hill at approximately $1,916 per month.
What is the median household income in South Hill, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in South Hill at approximately $109,235.
Is the South Hill housing market growing?
Pierce County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.89% annual change in 2025.
Is South Hill, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts South Hill's median home value at about 4.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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 South Hill, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Tacoma School District for many South Hill addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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