Fife (Lushootseed: stəx̌ugʷiɬ) is a working city of ~10,999 (2020 census) on the Tacoma tideflats, contained within the Puyallup Indian Reservation and bisected by I-5, east of Tacoma and the Port of Tacoma (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It runs on distribution, logistics, and hospitality — US Foods, Home Depot's distribution center, and the Emerald Queen Casino anchor employment — and has no local business-and-occupation tax (themovegenie.com Fife guide, read September 24, 2026).
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Home prices in Fife
The median listing price in Fife is $599,200.
Top places in Fife
Emerald Queen Casino — the city's entertainment anchor.
Dacca Park — sports fields and community events.
Fife's I-5/Port of Tacoma corridor — the logistics economy in action.
Puyallup River waterfront access points.
Commuting from Fife
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 35–45 minutes via I-5 (approximate; ~40 minutes on a good day per themovegenie.com).
Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 10–15 minutes.
Future transit: a planned Tacoma Dome Link Extension light rail station in Fife broke ground, targeting 2035 (per themovegenie.com, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Fife
Public schools: Fife Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fife FAQs
What is the housing market like in Fife, WA? The median listing price in Fife is $599,200. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Fife, WA? Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 35–45 minutes via I-5 (approximate; ~40 minutes on a good day per themovegenie.com).
Which school district serves Fife, WA? Fife is served by Fife Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
