Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to McKenna, WA
$539,800Median home value
Pierce CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About McKenna
McKenna is a tiny rural CDP in Pierce County, Washington, along the Nisqually River south of Tacoma. With about 670 residents, it is farmland and forest homes at the edge of the Nisqually Valley. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is minutes north, and many residents are military families.
Home prices in McKenna
The median home value in McKenna is $539,800.
Top places in McKenna
- Nisqually River — fishing and wildlife along the community's edge.
- Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge — the estuary refuge ~20 minutes northwest.
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord — minutes north.
- Yelm — the neighboring town's shops, ~10 minutes west.
- Mount Rainier National Park (Nisqually entrance) — ~1 hour southeast.
Commuting from McKenna
- Tacoma is ~30 minutes north via I-5.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is about 45 minutes north.
- No transit; driving is the only option.
McKenna FAQs
- What is the housing market like in McKenna, WA?
The median home value in McKenna is $539,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from McKenna, WA?
Tacoma is ~30 minutes north via I-5.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.