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Moving to Parkland, WA
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About Parkland
Parkland is an unincorporated suburb of Tacoma (2020 pop. 38,623) and home to Pacific Lutheran University (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It runs from Tacoma's 96th Street south to Spanaway's 152nd Street — a mix of student housing, military-family neighborhoods, and commercial strips along Pacific Avenue.
Home prices in Parkland
The median listing price in Parkland is $488,000.
Top places in Parkland
- Pacific Lutheran University campus — concerts, lectures, and the.
- Sprinker Recreation Center — ice rink, skate park, and sports.
- Gonyea Park — neighborhood park.
- Pacific Avenue South corridor — the commercial spine.
Commuting from Parkland
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 50–60 minutes via SR-7/I-5 (approximate).
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 10–15 minutes via Pacific Avenue / I-5.
- Rail: Sounder South from South Tacoma Station or Lakewood Station (~61–76 minutes to Seattle King Street, per Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Parkland
Public schools: Franklin Pierce 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.
Parkland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Parkland, WA?
The median listing price in Parkland is $488,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Parkland, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 50–60 minutes via SR-7/I-5 (approximate). - Which school district serves Parkland, WA?
Parkland is served by Franklin Pierce 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.