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Living in Bonney Lake, WA
Explore Bonney Lake and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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Bonney Lake at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population22,090
Median Household Income$136,845
Median Home Value$607,900
Median Gross Rent$2,256
Median Age36.9
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home15.6%
Homeownership78.8%
Housing Vacancy3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Bonney Lake is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Bonney Lake and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Bonney Lake
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$607,900
Median Gross Rent$2,256
Homeownership78.8%
Housing Vacancy3.1%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Bonney Lake, WA
Median Household Income$136,845
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home15.6%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Bonney Lake and how households are structured
Population22,090
Median Age36.9
Average Household Size2.9
Bonney Lake is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Bonney Lake
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Bonney Lake point to warm summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High75.7°F
Average Winter Low33.3°F
Annual Rainfall45.1 in.
Annual Snowfall5.6 in.
Seasonal Life in Bonney Lake
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Bonney Lake is located in Pierce County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Pierce County.
County Intelligence
Bonney Lake & Pierce County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Bonney Lake is located in Pierce County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Bonney Lake.
Current NarrowTheList data for Bonney Lake shows a population of about 22,090. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Pierce County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Bonney Lake.
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Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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