Lacey Lacey WA

Lacey was originally called Woodland after the Wood family settled here in 1870 and founded the first brewery in what would become Washington State. Today there is a Producers District which helps continue the legacy of the Wood family. With the growing community of Hawks Prairie Industrial Park, there are many wineries and breweries in the area.

Lacey is the youngest of the Tri-Cities of Tumwater, Olympia, and Lacey with a population of 55,000 residents. As such, has a reputation of being a very progressive city with lots of innovative new ideas. Central to Lacey’s core is that 30% of its residents are members of the US Military. With Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) a short distance away, it makes for a more affordable housing choice for families and young adults. With a great infusion of apartments and new construction homes recently in the area housing is fairly easy to find and is a less expensive option than the areas north. Senior adults are not forgotten as there are 2 very large over-55 communities, Jubilee and Ovation, and several large apartment complexes for over-55 all conveniently located.

Lacey is split into several distinct areas. The core is the Central District which is the business and shopping area with several large department stores, grocery stores, and restaurants. This is also where Saint Martins University is regarded as a top University in the World. The housing in this district is mostly older homes and apartment complexes.

South Lacey is home to Capital City Golf Course, a fun course for all abilities, and is playable year-round. There are numerous lakes surrounding this area. Fishing, boating, and all water-related activities are very popular. The average cost of homes in this area is $329,000. There are usually 35 to 40 homes on the market at any time.

Southeast Lacey is a rapidly growing area with lots of new construction homes and multi-family. It surrounds the lakes and is and has easy access to I-5 with JBLM being just a short hop. The average cost of a home in this area is $465,000 and there are usually 25 to 35 homes on the market at one time.

The Northeast area is Hawks Prairie and has the most growth and potential. A large warehouse and industrial complex have changed this area to be a great supplier of high-paying jobs. Surrounding that is a rapidly growing commercial district, new home construction, and a wealth of new apartments. This area is very active market and home costs are averaging $541,000.

Lacey has a large school district-North Thurston with 15,000 students. There are 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 4 choice schools. The district has an overall niche rate of A-.

The average income in the Lacey is area is $75,069 and home prices will range from $329,000 to $541,000. Lacey, Washington, has come a long way since its founding and is now a dynamic and welcoming community with something for everyone. Whether you’re drawn to its natural beauty, its thriving job market, or its dedication to education and sustainability, Lacey has it all.