Population
Tukwila
21,479
West Puente Valley
22,198
Median Income
Tukwila
$80,534
West Puente Valley
$86,692
Home Value
Tukwila
$462,800
West Puente Valley
$591,800
Rent
Tukwila
$1,786
West Puente Valley
$2,250
Crime Rate
Tukwila
9.27
West Puente Valley
N/A
Cost of Living
Tukwila
151.6
West Puente Valley
172.0
Avg Temp
Tukwila
N/A
West Puente Valley
N/A
Unemployment
Tukwila
6.4%
West Puente Valley
6.4%
How Similar Are Tukwila & West Puente Valley?
West Puente Valley is Tukwila's #15 most similar city
3 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Tukwila
21,479
West Puente Valley
22,198
Both cities have similar populations — Tukwila at 21,479 and West Puente Valley at 22,198.
Political Leaning
Tukwila
22.5%
West Puente Valley
31.9%
Both cities lean Democratic, but West Puente Valley has a stronger Democratic lean (30% difference).
Unemployment
Tukwila
6.4%
West Puente Valley
6.4%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 0% difference.
Median Income
Tukwila
$80,534
West Puente Valley
$86,692
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Tukwila
$462,800
West Puente Valley
$591,800
West Puente Valley has a 22% higher home values than Tukwila.
Education
Tukwila
17.3%
West Puente Valley
10.1%
Tukwila has a 42% higher education than West Puente Valley.
Demographics
Tukwila
31.8%
West Puente Valley
27.2%
Tukwila has a 14% higher demographics than West Puente Valley.
Cost of Living
Tukwila
151.6
West Puente Valley
172.0
West Puente Valley has a 12% higher cost of living than Tukwila.
3 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Tukwila and West Puente Valley differ in most key areas.
At a Glance
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Tukwila
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West Puente Valley
Tukwila leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Tukwila leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDTukwila scores 211.7 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 255.5 in West Puente Valley. Tukwila has a living wage (family of 4) of $157,663 vs $178,906 in West Puente Valley (12% lower). Tukwila has a living wage (1 adult) of $66,704 vs $75,691 in West Puente Valley (12% lower).
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Housing Market — West Puente Valley leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Puente Valley has a vacancy rate of 3.0% compared to 6.1% in Tukwila. West Puente Valley has a single-family homes of 95.0% compared to 40.6% in Tukwila. West Puente Valley has a owner-occupied of 80.1% compared to 40.4% in Tukwila.
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Jobs & Economy — Tukwila leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTukwila has a work from home of 12.1% compared to 6.5% in West Puente Valley. Tukwila has a per capita income of $38,521 vs $26,071 in West Puente Valley (48% higher). Tukwila: 12,855 vs West Puente Valley: 10,720 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Tukwila leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauTukwila has a bachelor's degree or higher of 17.3% compared to 10.1% in West Puente Valley. Tukwila has a high school diploma or higher of 37.2% compared to 30.2% in West Puente Valley.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Puente Valley has a population of 22,198, about 1x the size of Tukwila (21,479). Tukwila skews younger with a median age of 35.0 vs 38.8.
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Tukwila
West Puente Valley
Healthcare — Tukwila leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareTukwila: 4 vs West Puente Valley: 2 for with emergency services. Tukwila: 2.5 vs West Puente Valley: 2.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSTukwila has a public transit of 9.2% compared to 2.5% in West Puente Valley. West Puente Valley has a bicycle of 1.0% compared to 0.1% in Tukwila. Tukwila has a work from home of 12.1% compared to 6.5% in West Puente Valley.
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