Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to South Hill, WA
About South Hill
South Hill is an unincorporated census-designated place (2020 pop. 64,708) immediately south of Puyallup — Pierce County's largest CDP and effectively Puyallup's southern half: suburban housing, apartment complexes, and retail shopping centers throughout, with Puyallup postal addresses (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Settled in the 1880s along a military road, it grew after WWII as commuters reached Tacoma, Fort Lewis, and Seattle.
Home prices in South Hill
Home prices in South Hill vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in South Hill
- Meridian Avenue (SR-161) corridor — the retail and dining spine.
- South Hill Community Park — 40 acres with sports fields and trails.
- Bradley Lake Park (nearby Puyallup) — lake and trails.
- Wildwood Park — neighborhood park with playground.
Commuting from South Hill
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 45–55 minutes via SR-512/I-5 (approximate).
- Rail: Sounder South from nearby Puyallup Station — ~42 minutes Puyallup → Seattle King Street (per Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 20–25 minutes.
Schools in South Hill
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.
South Hill FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Hill, WA?
Home prices in South Hill vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from South Hill, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 45–55 minutes via SR-512/I-5 (approximate). - Which school district serves South Hill, WA?
South Hill 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.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.