Enumclaw is situated at an elevation of 750 feet above sea level in a pastoral setting between plateau farmlands and the Cascade Mountains. The City of Enumclaw encompasses an area of 3.5 square miles. Its beautiful homes with their well-kept yards contribute to the community being one of the most attractive in King County.

Enumclaw has a current city limit population of 11,500 (Jan. 2000 estimate) with retail service, medical, cultural, educational and recreational facilities for convenience and enjoyment. The Mayor of Enumclaw describes Enumclaw as a “full” service City with our own Police, Fire, Library, Utilities, Sewers and Schools. Twenty five percent of the growth has occurred over the last four to five years.

The quality of life is the main reason given by local business owners and the community alike for maintaining their residence in Enumclaw.The surrounding plateau, with a population of more than 40,000, is one of the largest thoroughbred horse breeding and boarding areas in the United States.

Schools

Enumclaw School District #216 was organized in 1887 and has provided over 100 years of educational opportunities for students living within the boundaries of some 444 square miles. Included in the district are the cities of Enumclaw and Black Diamond and several unincorporated communities. In 1986, the nearby community of Lester joined the school district.

The school district is located in southeastern King County and is bordered on the north by the Tahoma School District, on the west by the Auburn School District and on the south by the Pierce County line.

Continuous community support for education in Enumclaw schools has provided the financial basis necessary for quality education. Emphasis on strong academic programs and equally effective vocational opportunities has long been a priority of staff members, administrators and Enumclaw School Board Directors. The maintenance of a quality support staff, people who are essential to effective school management, continues to ensure excellent services to Enumclaw district students.

Over the years, thoughtful decisions about new additions to curriculum and other special, vital programs and activities have allowed the Enumclaw district to provide up-to-date educational offerings - programs that encourage students to persevere and gain well-developed skills and knowledge.

Providing quality education in an environment conducive to obtaining the maximum benefit from instructional and additional school-activity opportunities is important to parents, students, and the Enumclaw School District staff.

As a fellow Enumclaw alumni that attended Enumclaw schools from elementary through high school, I can attest to the excellent education, teaching, and small town feel of this district.

Recreation

In the spring, lakes and streams provide the angler with the opportunity to fish. Mountain biking, camping, hiking, horseback riding, back packing and boating await the outdoor enthusiast.

The summer months are filled with fun activities for all to participate in. In July, Enumclaw hosts an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, the King County Fair - a five-day-old fashioned county fair with something for everyone.

September and the remainder of the fall season usher in a blazingly colorful autumn in the surrounding neighborhood and high country. For winter fun, come and enjoy the miles of snowmobile, downhill and cross-country areas that await you. Take advantage of the ski facilities at Crystal Mountain Ski Area , or try your skill at catching the winter run of steelhead trout to be found in nearby White, Green, Carbon and Puyallup Rivers.

Enumclaw boast six school park playgrounds, an indoor public swimming pool, and indoor sports arena. The City of Enumclaw Parks and Recreation Department operates sixteen beautiful City parks, which have picnic and play areas for youth and adults, including basketball, softball and soccer areas, and playground apparatuses for children.

Real Estate

Enumclaw offers its residents a wide choice of single-family detached homes, condominiums, town houses and estate properties located in neighborhoods with scenic views or in established neighborhoods. Average median home prices are currently $440,000 – up 10% over prices in 2005. The average time a resale home remains on the market is from sixty to ninety days. Good values are still available despite recent price appreciation and a limited supply of unsold homes. If you would like to look for homes please click the link or contact Stu.
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Community Links:

City of Enumclaw

Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce

Enumclaw Public Library

Enumclaw School District

Map of Enumclaw