Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, Washington

Introduction to Puyallup, Washington

Puyallup, Washington, in Pierce county, is 8 miles SE of Tacoma, Washington (center to center) and 29 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is in the Tacoma area. There are 33,011 residents in Puyallup.

Puyallup History

In the 1830s and 1840s, the area now known as Puyallup was occupied by Native Americans. European settlers first arrived here in the 1850s. Ezra Meeker platted the town site in 1877. The community was named after the river valley, which in turn was named after the local Puyallup Indians tribes. “Puyallup” means “the generous people.” Puyallup had become a major hop growing region by the 1880s. It was incorporated as a town in 1890. The Fairgrounds served as home to over 7,000 Japanese residents during World War II.

Puyallup and nearby Attractions

• Meeker Mansion
• Washington State History Museum
• Western Washington State Fair Grounds
• Bradley Lake
• Grayland Park
• Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Puyallup

Meeker Mansion, which is run by the Ezra Meeker Historical Society, concentrates on regional history. Those interested in learning about the local history and culture can visit Fort Nisqually Historic Site, Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Tacoma Art Museum. Other interesting places to visit are the Western Washington State Fair Grounds, Linden Country Club, Willows Center, and East Meridian Square. The Meridian Place Shopping Center, Village Fair Shopping Center, South Hill Mall, and Hi-Ho One-Stop Shopping Center provide some amazing entertainment facilities for visitors. In addition, the city hosts annual celebrations including the Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade, Meeker Days, Oktoberfest Northwest, Puyallup Fair, Scandinavian Heritage Festival, and the Spring Fair.

Puyallup Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by the McChord AFB Airport.

Puyallup Higher Education

Residents of Puyallup can enroll at Bates Technical College, University of Puget Sound, and Pacific Lutheran University.

High Points

Puyallup strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Puyallup, WA

Comparing Puyallup to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Puyallup Almanac

Puyallup Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Puyallup Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Puyallup, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Puyallup Hospitals

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL & REHAB CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
407 14TH AVE SE
(253) 848-6661
Emergency Service: Yes

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Puyallup High Schools (2004)

GOV JOHN ROGERS HS
12801 86TH AVE E
253-841-8717
Serves 1,564 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

PUYALLUP HIGH SCHOOL
105 SEVENTH ST SW
253-841-8711
Serves 1,559 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

EMERALD RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
12405 184TH ST E
253-435-6300
Serves 1,409 students.

E B WALKER HIGH SCHOOL
5715 MILWAUKEE AVE E
253-841-8781
Serves 237 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Puyallup Colleges

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Pierce College at Puyallup

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