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Moving to Eatonville, WA
$744,000Median listing price
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About Eatonville
Eatonville is a small rural town in south-central Pierce County (2020 pop. 2,845), 32 miles south of Tacoma (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Motto: "Better Together." It's a gateway town to Mount Rainier's southwest side with a walkable historic downtown and some of the South Sound's most affordable acreage.
Home prices in Eatonville
The median listing price in Eatonville is $744,000.
Top places in Eatonville
- Northwest Trek Wildlife Park — 725-acre free-roaming wildlife park, the area's signature attraction.
- Eatonville's historic downtown — Mashell Avenue storefronts.
- Mashell Falls / Smallwood Park — waterfalls and trails minutes from town.
- Mount Rainier's Nisqually entrance — ~30 miles east.
Commuting from Eatonville
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 75–95 minutes via SR-7/I-5 (approximate; long, mostly rural route).
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 35–40 minutes via SR-161/SR-7.
Schools in Eatonville
Public schools: Eatonville 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.
Eatonville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Eatonville, WA?
The median listing price in Eatonville is $744,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Eatonville, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 75–95 minutes via SR-7/I-5 (approximate; long, mostly rural route). - Which school district serves Eatonville, WA?
Eatonville is served by Eatonville School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.