Moving to Steilacoom, WA

About Steilacoom

Steilacoom (STIL-ə-kəm) is a historic waterfront town (2020 pop. 6,727) that incorporated in 1854 — the first incorporated town in what became the state of Washington (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).

Home prices in Steilacoom

The median listing price in Steilacoom is $780,000.

Top places in Steilacoom

• Steilacoom's historic waterfront and town hall — the 1850s-era downtown.
• Sunnyside Beach Park — the town beach on Puget Sound.
• Saltar's Point — waterfront park with Rainier and island views.
• The Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center.
• Ferry landing to Anderson, Ketron, and McNeil islands.

Commuting from Steilacoom

• Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 60–70 minutes via I-5 (approximate; DuPont on-ramp is the nearest I-5 access).
• Commute into downtown Tacoma: approximately 25–30 minutes via I-5.
• Transit: Sound Transit express buses serve the area; Sounder South from Lakewood Station (~76 minutes Lakewood → Seattle King Street, per Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
• Ferry: the Steilacoom–Anderson Island ferry (Pierce County) departs from town — island access, not a Seattle commute.

Schools in Steilacoom

Public schools: Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Steilacoom FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Steilacoom, WA?
  The median listing price in Steilacoom is $780,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Steilacoom, WA?
  Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 60–70 minutes via I-5 (approximate; DuPont on-ramp is the nearest I-5 access).
• Which school district serves Steilacoom, WA?
  Steilacoom is served by Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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