Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to DuPont, WA
About DuPont
DuPont is a master-planned city of ~10,151 (2020 census) on I-5 just south of Tacoma, named for the DuPont chemical company whose explosives plant operated there from 1909 to 1975 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). The city is built on the former powder-works site, is approximately 95% built-out, and offers ~12 miles of pedestrian trails — a natural landing spot for JBLM military families and contractors (themovegenie.com DuPont guide, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in DuPont
The median listing price in DuPont is $577,500.
Top places in DuPont
- PowderWorks Park and the historic DuPont Village — the old company-town core.
- Sequalitchew Creek Trail — creekside trail through forest to Puget Sound.
- Northwest Landing — the commercial village center.
- Fort Nisqually-adjacent history — the Hudson's Bay Company site is nearby in Tacoma.
Commuting from DuPont
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 55–65 minutes via I-5 (approximate; heavy congestion on the I-5 corridor — the Tacoma–Seattle corridor is ranked the #6 burnout commute in the nation per a 2026 Mission for Michael survey via kitsapsun.com).
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 20 minutes via I-5.
- Rail option: Sounder South from nearby Lakewood Station (~76 minutes Lakewood → Seattle King Street, per Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in DuPont
Public schools: Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
DuPont FAQs
- What is the housing market like in DuPont, WA?
The median listing price in DuPont is $577,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from DuPont, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 55–65 minutes via I-5 (approximate; heavy congestion on the I-5 corridor — the Tacoma–Seattle corridor is ranked the #6 burnout commute in the nation per a 2026 Mission for Michael survey via kitsapsun.com). - Which school district serves DuPont, WA?
DuPont is served by Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.