Moving to Puyallup, WA

About Puyallup

Puyallup (pew-AL-əp; Lushootseed: st̕iləqʷac, "strawberry plant") is a city of ~42,973 (2020 census) on the Puyallup River, about 10 miles southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles south of Seattle (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Its name honors the Puyallup Tribe ("the generous people"). It is home to the Washington State Fair — the state's largest annual fair — and has a genuine downtown, a working Sounder station, and one of the state's largest farmers markets. The Puyallup name also covers the adjacent unincorporated South Hill postal area.

Home prices in Puyallup

The median listing price in Puyallup is $599,903.

Top places in Puyallup

• Washington State Fairgrounds — the September fair and year-round events.
• Downtown Puyallup / Pioneer Park — the farmers market and the Ezra Meeker Mansion.
• Puyallup Riverwalk Trail and the Foothills Trail.
• Bradley Lake Park — 59 acres with a lake and playgrounds.

Commuting from Puyallup

• Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 40–50 minutes via SR-167/I-5 (approximate).
• Rail: Sounder South from Puyallup Station — ~42 minutes Puyallup → Seattle King Street (per Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
• Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 15–20 minutes.

Schools in Puyallup

Public schools: Puyallup 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.

Puyallup FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Puyallup, WA?
  The median listing price in Puyallup is $599,903. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Puyallup, WA?
  Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 40–50 minutes via SR-167/I-5 (approximate).
• Which school district serves Puyallup, WA?
  Puyallup is served by Puyallup 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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