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Fort Lewis Area Facts

  • Fort Lewis has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Fort Lewis crime rates are 100% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Fort Lewis is 15% higher than the Washington average
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Fort Lewis, Washington: Classic Military Town with Big City Opportunities User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Lewis, Washington is a classic military town boasting a strong Army and Air Force presence. I love living in Fort Lewis because of its strong commitment to community and its residents. Located a few miles from both Tacoma and Olympia, Fort L ...Read More ewis is conveniently situated between two major metropolitan areas. The majority of career opportunities revolve around government jobs on the base, however, commuters also enjoy the myriad of options in nearby Tacoma and Olympia.

The best area in Fort Lewis its location near the waters of Puget Sound. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the many recreational opportunities on the water, including boating and sailing. Nearby Mt. Rainier offers exceptional hiking and wildlife viewing opportunties. Washington's capital Olympia is a short drive away, providing visitors and residents a chance to learn more about the state's history. Located approximately one hour from Seattle, residents of Fort Lewis enjoy the opportunity to indulge in premier shopping and dining. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Lewis? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Field
      Springbrook Park
      Gonyea Play Field
      Ponders Park
      Carter Lake Park
      Bresemann Forest
      The Crossings Playground
      Active Park

      Entertainment

      C-124C Globemaster II
      McChord Theater
      C-141B StarLifter
      Sounders Lanes & Family Fun Center
      McChord Air Museum Heritage Hill Airpark
      B-23 Dragon
      C-82A Packet
      CF-101F VooDoo

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      K&C Burkie
      Burger King
      Subway
      Pizza Pizza
      KFC
      A&W
      Church's Chicken

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Lewis? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Fort Lewis.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Lewis? The cost of living in Fort Lewis is 136/100 - which is 15% higher than Washington.
      Fort Lewis
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fort Lewis? Fort Lewis crime rates are n/a, which are 100% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      n/a per 100k people

      100% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in n/a  

      100% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Lewis? The median income in Fort Lewis is $42,985 which is 32% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $42,98522% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,37742% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      67% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Fort Lewis a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Madigan Army Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Fort Lewis home prices? Fort Lewis home prices are $0 - which is 100% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,75485% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      2%

      98% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Fort Lewis have good schools? The Fort Lewis graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      22% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fort Lewis a good place to live? Fort Lewis has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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