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1972
CHILDREN PLAY IN YARD OF RUSTON HOME, WHILE TACOMA SMELTER STACK SHOWERS AREA WITH ARSENIC AND LEAD RESIDUE, 1972
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About Ruston
City in Washington, United StatesRuston is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,055 at the 2020 census. Although it is nearly indistinguishable from the adjacent city of Tacoma, the predominantly residential area still retains its status as a separate municipality long after it ceased to be a company town. The local government opted to reclassify Ruston as a city in late 2012.
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Housing in Ruston
The typical Ruston home is worth about $763,000, up 4.7% in a year, 29% above the Washington typical home.
Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Ruston
Safety Grade D-
Ruston reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.
Work & commute in Ruston
Full picture →Most working residents leave Ruston for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Tacoma (34%), Seattle (10%) and Lakewood (6%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Ruston
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Washington
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Ruston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Ruston
Full climate →Ruston has mild winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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