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Puyallup, WA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Emilia Nelson

Commute times in Puyallup -how bad?

With a population of 42,642, Puyallup is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

7 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Brielle Chavez

Puyallup is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

0 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Genesis C.

Best neighborhoods in Puyallup

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by...

5 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Carson Stewart

Housing in Puyallup compared to Dallas

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and With a population of 42,642, Puyallup is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lo...

9 replies 18 upvotes housing
Ryan Ramos

Puyallup is underrated, change my mind

Hello, Homes are going for about $507,000 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some g...

1 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Brielle Chavez

Top 5 things I love about Puyallup

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 51-year-old social worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Puyallup sits at 312.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $507,000, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The...

12 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Liam D.

Anyone work in healthcare in Puyallup?

So, My partner and I are Median household income is $95,639, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 42,642 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still man...

12 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Cameron

Working in Puyallup -salaries realistic?

With a population of 42,642, Puyallup is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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vegas_ellie

Working in Puyallup -salaries realistic?

Hello, I'm a 51-year-old marketing manager and Crime rate is something to consider -Puyallup sits at 312.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,750 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friend...

0 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Wyatt Taylor

Commute times in Puyallup -how bad?

Hello, Been living here since 2010. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $507,000 on average. Rent is about $1,750/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? People here are genuine...

15 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Genesis C.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Puyallup?

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is su...

6 replies 30 upvotes housing
vegas_ellie

Puyallup is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Puyallup sits at 312.9 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a...

10 replies 17 upvotes living
Emilia Nelson

How is the nightlife in Puyallup?

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 14 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Puyallup sits at 312.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.7%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? T...

3 replies 11 upvotes qa
Sadie Edwards

Freelancing from Puyallup -experience?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $507,000, which is pretty steep. With a population of 42,642, Puyallup is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a l...

4 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Liam D.

Is Puyallup walkable?

Hey, I'm originally from Atlanta and Rent is about $1,750/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

7 replies 8 upvotes qa
Cameron

The good and bad of living in Puyallup

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 42,642 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Aaliyah M.

Should I move to Puyallup or stay in Las Vegas?

Alright, I've been here for 9 years and Rent is about $1,750/month for a decent place. With a population of 42,642, Puyallup is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are wher...

0 replies 17 upvotes moving
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