Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Summit, WA
$512,600Median home value
Pierce CountyArea
TacomaCommute profile
About Summit
Summit is a suburban community just east of Tacoma — established neighborhoods on the plateau above the Puyallup Valley, with easy access to Tacoma's jobs and Puyallup's shopping. It's classic South Sound commuter living.
Home prices in Summit
The median home value in Summit is $512,600.
Top places in Summit
- Puyallup — the Washington State Fair and downtown dining ~10 minutes
- Tacoma — museums, the waterfront, and Point Defiance ~15 minutes
- Naches Trail and Pierce County parks — nearby trails
- Mount Rainier views — the mountain dominates the eastern skyline
Commuting from Summit
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — about 35 minutes
- Downtown Tacoma — about 15 minutes
- Downtown Seattle — about 40 minutes via I-5
Summit FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Summit, WA?
The median home value in Summit is $512,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Summit, WA?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — about 35 minutes
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.