The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region, 10 miles east of Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. Puyallup is located in is a city in Pierce County.
Puyallup has a unique downtown antique district. There are also lots of shopping opportunities on Puyallup's South Hill. The city boasts cinemas, restaurants, a two-year community college, parks and recreation, good K-12 schools, nice residential districts and a lot more.
Today Puyallup is a thriving city ever growing in size. Sitting at the foot of Mt. Rainier, the area boasts spectacular views while still providing a modern-day urban atmosphere inside the city.
Mount Rainier National Park---- This enourmous 200,000+ acre park is ideal for climbing, skiing, camping, or just photographing the beautiful wildlife!
Agriculture has been an economic mainstay of the Puyallup Valley for more than 100 years, originally becoming known for growing hops and berries. That heritage has been celebrated every September since 1900 with the Puyallup Fair, which is the sixth largest fair in North America, attracting over one million visitors each year. After hops and berry growing waned, Puyallup became known for its production of daffodils. The annual Daffodil Parade and Festival is an acclaimed event.
From the first weekend in May through the last weekend of October, farm-fresh items are sold directly to the public at the Puyallup Farmers Market. More than 250 vendors mark the turning of the growing season with a wide variety of produce and hand-crafted products.
Puyallup’s South Hill is one of the fastest growing areas of Pierce County and the region. The area is well known for its strong quality of life, great schools and safe neighborhoods. South Hill has seen a dramatic increase in retail, housing and business over the past ten years, making it a magnet for young families.
South Hill is situated between the southern city limits of Puyallup to the Graham area. It is home to Thun Field Airport, many public golf courses, an excellent county library, an amphitheater, and numerous parks and play fields.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $305,239
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 36,472. Puyallup covers 12.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 40 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 98371, 98372, 98373, 98374, 98375 - Area code: 253
Weather
Puyallup, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 78.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 32.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Puyallup is 40.51 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 6.11 Inches.
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5 miles south of Seattle. Puyallup is located in is a city in Pierce County.