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Fort Lewis, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Logan Foster

Working remotely from Fort Lewis

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $2,240/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not ...

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John Reed

Best industries in Fort Lewis right now

Alright, We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 13,983 people. Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some get...

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Oliver Price

Is Fort Lewis good for remote workers?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 13,983 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? Night li...

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Oliver Price

Things Fort Lewis needs to improve

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $54,902 in Fort Lewis. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. The city has invested a lot in new development. Pr...

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Anna King

Healthcare options in Fort Lewis?

So, Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Ariana

Remote worker thinking about Fort Lewis

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $54,902, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Appreciate any input. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit ...

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Nolan C.

Best coffee shops in Fort Lewis?

The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Fort Lewis? Cheers.

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Evan Jimenez

Best coffee shops in Fort Lewis?

So, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Everett Mendoza

Freelancing from Fort Lewis -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 8 years and Poverty rate is 16.0%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $2,240 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd sa...

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