City safety & data profile

South HillWA

South Hill, WA is a 52K-resident city in Pierce County with a median household income of $113,130.

Pierce County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Hill, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Hill has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $543,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

52K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$113,130
Median income
$543,600
Median home
7.2%
Poverty rate

The read on South Hill

South Hill posts a median household income higher than 79% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 21%
by median income, US cities

Where South Hill income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$113,130 Top 21% higher than 79% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Hill, WA beyond the headline numbers

South Hill sits inside Pierce County, Washington, at roughly 47.14°N, -122.27°W. Population 52,431, $113,130 median household income. Median home value $543,600, median rent $2,088. Poverty rate 7.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Hill's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.6%, then obesity at 36.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Hill from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
52,431
South Hill
Median Income
$113,130
+66% vs avg
Median Home Value
$543,600
+139% vs avg
Median Age
35.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pierce County) - South Hill's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
930K+16%
Median Income
$99,564+68%
Median Home Value
$526,600+119%
Poverty Rate
8.8%-29%
Unemployment
4.9%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Hill, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,088/mo
Poverty Rate
7.2% -49% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.9%
Work From Home 15.1%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 61.2%
African American 7.8%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.6%
Obesity
36.5%
High Blood Pressure
30.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
18%
Physical Inactivity
17.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.2%
Current Smoking
11.4%
Current Asthma
11%
Diabetes
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.7%
Annual Checkup 69.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.6%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Hill, WA? ▼
South Hill, WA has a population of 52,431 people, located in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the median household income in South Hill? ▼
The median household income in South Hill, WA is $113,130 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.2%.
What is the median home value in South Hill? ▼
The median home value in South Hill, WA is $543,600. Median rent is $2,088/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Hill? ▼
The top health indicators in South Hill include Short Sleep Duration (37.6%), Obesity (36.5%), High Blood Pressure (30.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Hill? ▼
The median age in South Hill, WA is 35.3 years. 32.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Hill, WA is located in Pierce County, Washington. With a population of 52K and a $113,130 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the South Hill area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Hill's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the South Hill area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare South Hill against Washington peers on any ranking lens. Explore Washington

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pierce County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.