Puyallup


The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region, 10 miles east of Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle.

In its early years, Puyallup was an agricultural community. Farmers grew hops, berries and flowers and the city continues to pay homage to its agricultural roots. The spring is celebrated with the annual Daffodil Parade and in the fall the Western Washington Fair continues to be a favorite destination for visitors.

Over the years the city gained prominence as a regional commercial and service center for Eastern Pierce County. With a commuter Sounder Train Station downtown, Puyallup has become a Seattle commuter community

Schools

Covering nearly 55 square miles and serving a population of nearly 150,000 residents, the Puyallup School District is the tenth largest district in Washington. Puyallup schools serve more than 20,000 students in 21 elementary schools, six junior high schools, three comprehensive high schools, and the Walker campus, which offers program options for students in grades six through 12. The District employs approximately 1,330 certificated and 850 classified staff and 300 substitute personnel. The district mission is: Supported by families and our diverse community, the Puyallup School District challenges its students to achieve their academic, creative and physical potential.

Shopping

Puyallup has a unique downtown antique district that carries shopping for those antique seekers. There are also lots of shopping opportunities on Puyallup's South Hill with the large South Hill Mall, that carries many large retailers. The city boasts several cinemas, lots of great restaurant choices, and will meet the needs of shoppers at every speed.

Recreation

Puyallup has lots of recreation opportunities for all ages. The corner stone of the town is the Puyallup Fair, held each September with a spring fair open for four days in April each year. There are 3 golf courses in Puyallup to choose from, 9 Major parks, and the amazing Foothills Trail that you can follow throughout the valley. A bowling alley, roller skating rink, outdoor Skate Park, and a putt putt course provide lots of opportunities for the family. If you are into museums, the Meeker Mansion and Karshner Museum will give you lots of history. The Puyallup Recreation Center, YMCA, and Puyallup pool are also there for exercise.

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Real Estate

Puyallup 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 home prices are currently $241,000 – up 5% to 10% over prices in 2005. The average time a resale home remains on the market is from thirty to sixty days. Good values are still available despite recent price appreciation and a limited supply of unsold homes. Local Realtor knowledge of the Puyallup market is very important, especially for out-of-town buyers.

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Community Links:

City of Puyallup
Puyallup Chamber of Commerce
Pierce County Library System
Puyallup School District
Map of Puyallup
Puyallup Fair
Puyallup YMCA - Mel Korum Branch
Commuter Sounder Train