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Moving to Buckley, WA
$717,500Median listing price
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About Buckley
Buckley is a small foothill city in eastern Pierce County (2020 pop. 5,114), founded in 1882 on the White River below Mount Rainier (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It is known for its annual Log Show — a logging-sports festival — and its classic small-town main street with Rainier views.
Home prices in Buckley
The median listing price in Buckley is $717,500.
Top places in Buckley
- Buckley Log Show grounds — home of the annual June logging festival.
- White River — fishing and riverside scenery at the foot of Rainier.
- Historic downtown Buckley — small-town storefronts on Main Street.
- Rainier-view overlooks along SR-410.
Commuting from Buckley
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 60–70 minutes via SR-410/SR-167 and I-5 (approximate).
- Rail: the Sounder South line stops at Sumner (to the west, ~37 minutes Sumner → Seattle King Street per Rome2Rio) and Puyallup stations; read September 24, 2026.
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 35–40 minutes via SR-410/SR-167.
Schools in Buckley
Public schools: White River School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Buckley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Buckley, WA?
The median listing price in Buckley is $717,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Buckley, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 60–70 minutes via SR-410/SR-167 and I-5 (approximate). - Which school district serves Buckley, WA?
Buckley is served by White River School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.