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Graham, WA

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A small pastoral suburb of Seattle

Suburban Wooded Family-Friendly Pastoral

A charming small town in the suburbs of Seattle, Graham is a beloved city with a tight-knit community and a family-friendly feel. Graham-Kapowsin High School is one of the top-ranked schools in the area, keeping residents content with the public school district. Known as a small shopping hub for Washington’s suburbs, Graham houses the Graham Town Center filled with grocers, restaurants, and retailers.

Graham is located about two miles southeast of Tacoma and 45 miles south of Seattle, about an hour’s commute. Getting to major metropolitan areas is doable for residents of Graham, whether for work or a night out. Locals enjoy the pastoral feel that comes with this suburb. Lush lawns, safe residential streets, and a true sense of community await in Graham, Washington.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Graham, WA is $1,828 for one bedroom, $2,230 for two bedrooms, and $2,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Graham has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,828/month
897 Sq Ft
House
$3,020/month
2,086 Sq Ft
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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Nelson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

707 Students

7
out of 10

North Star Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

469 Students

6
out of 10

Centennial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

548 Students

5
out of 10

Graham Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

533 Students

5
out of 10

Rocky Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

411 Students

5
out of 10

Cougar Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

6
out of 10

Frontier Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

647 Students

4
out of 10

Graham Kapowsin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,011 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.