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Introduction to University Place, Washington
University Place, Washington is 4 miles N of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 27 miles S of Seattle, Washington. It is in Pierce county. The city is part of the Tacoma metro area. The population of University Place is 29,933.
University Place History
In the 1800s, the University of Puget Sound, a private, liberal-arts institute in North Tacoma, purchased land along the north-south route of Grandview Drive. However, what the private college initially planned for was never established, and the university later sold the land back to the city. The community was named after this university. University Place remained unincorporated until it was formally recognized as a city on August 31, 1995. It now functions as a residential and business area near the waterfront of Puget Sound.
University Place and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In University Place
While in University Place, one can visit Fort Nisqually Historic Site and Meeker Mansion. The Washington State History Museum, Fife History Museum, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Job Carr Cabin Museum, Museum of Glass, and Tacoma Art Museum are all nearby and display interesting exhibits that shed light on the region's history and culture. The city also has a beautiful reservoir, Chambers Creek Reservoir, and two stunning creeks, Leach Creek and Chambers Creek, that are worth visiting. The Green Firs Village Shopping Center is the ideal destination for those who want to purchase souvenirs. In addition, University Place hosts the annual Festival of Fun that draws crowds for far and near.
University Place Transportation
Air transportation is available at the McChord AFB Airport.
University Place Higher Education
University Place offers excellent opportunities for higher education. The institutes nearby include Tacoma Community College, Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom, Clover Park Technical College, University of Puget Sound, and Bates Technical College.
University Place strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing University Place to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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