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Dupont

Pop. 9,931·12th most expensive in Washington·Dupont rents are up 12.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,773/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$808
Stable (Monthly)
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Dupont · $2,773
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Dupont's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,773/mo
Expected by trend
$2,683/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,840
4 BR+
$4,380
Research median
$2,740/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,276/yr
At $2,773/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dupont, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,931
Median income
$120,781
Median age
34.3
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
25.2%
26.6%
25.1%
12.7%
Under 1825.2%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.7%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
12.3%
14.4%
White59.6%
Black4.5%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian14.4%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
30.9%
53.6%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma10.2%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+53.6%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Dupont, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,053 → $2,773
up 35.1%
Income
$98,409 → $120,781
up 22.7%
Population
9,974 → 9,931
down 0.4%
Renter share
44.7% → 38.5%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.7% → 53.6%
-2.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Dupont, WA has increased by $720 per month, settling near $2,773 after starting the period at $2,053. On the earnings side, the typical household in Dupont, WA now reports about $120,781, up from $98,409 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 38.5% of households rent today, against 44.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 55.7% to 53.6%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Dupont, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Dupont rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Dupont, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dupont is $2,773/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,840/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($120,781/yr), Dupont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dupont an affordable city for renters?

Dupont is considered affordable for renters. At $2,773/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($120,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dupont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dupont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,773/mo in Dupont. The local median household income is $120,781/yr, meaning the typical Dupont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dupont?

Rent in Dupont has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Dupont rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Dupont is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #12 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,773/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dupont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dupont ($2,773/mo): Lakewood ($1,708/mo), University Place ($1,904/mo), Steilacoom ($1,990/mo).

What percentage of Dupont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of Dupont households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. Dupont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dupont rent compare to the national average?

Dupont's median rent of $2,773/mo is $808 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #12 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,773/mo, rent takes ~28% of Dupont's median household income ($120,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dupont 28%Benchmark 30%
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