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City of Tacoma: Population: 196,532 (2006 estimate); By Zip Code: 4,935 (98402), 7,777 (98403), 30,679 (98404), 22,355 (98405), 23,511 (98406), 20,523 (98407), 29,095 (98408), 21,988 (98409), 603 (98421), 19,726 (98422), 4,836 (98424), 19,645 (98433), 6,794 (98439), 5,593 (98443), 31,712 (98444), 22,412 (98445), 9,178 (98446), 6,564 (98465), 24,598 (98466), 15,165 (98467), 28,894 (98498), 28,959 (98499)

Government: City Hall: 747 Market St Tacoma WA 98402 253-591-5000

Schools: PK-12: Tacoma School District, Fife School District, Franklin Pierce School District. 24 private schools are located in Tacoma.

Child Care: 128 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Tacoma.

Public Library: Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: 1102 Tacoma Ave S, 253-591-5666. Regional Branches: Fern Hill: 765 S 84th St, 253-591-5620; Dr. M.L. King: 1902 S Cedar St, 253-591-5166. Local Branches: Kobetich: 212 Brown's Point Blvd NE, 253-591-5630; Moore: 215 S 56th St, 253-591-5650; Mottet: 3523 E G St, 253-591-5660; South Tacoma: 3411 S 56th St, 253-591-5670; Swan Creek: 3828 Portland Ave, 253-594-7805; Swasey: 7001 6th Ave, 253-591-5680; Wheelock: 3722 N 26th St, 253-591-5684

Parks and Recreation: Metro Parks Tacoma 4702 S 19th St Tacoma WA 98405 253-305-1091

Housing Statistics (Citywide): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45 Median Rent: $732

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $228,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,512

Housing Statistics (98402): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 5/95 Median Rent: $431

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $129,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $858

Housing Statistics (98403): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 32/68 Median Rent: $528

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $217,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,575

Housing Statistics (98404): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $565

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $99,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $975

Housing Statistics (98405): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 45/55 Median Rent: $504

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $105,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $970

Housing Statistics (98406): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 64/36 Median Rent: $630

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $149,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,205

Housing Statistics (98407): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $637

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $146,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,182

Housing Statistics (98408): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $621

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $102,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $982

Housing Statistics (98409): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57 Median Rent: $600

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $95,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $937

Housing Statistics (98421): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $813

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): N/A Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: N/A

Housing Statistics (98422): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $891

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $194,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,504

Housing Statistics (98424): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 24/76 Median Rent: $580

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $143,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,162

Housing Statistics (98433): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 2/98 Median Rent: $653

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $93,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,875

Housing Statistics (98439): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 8/92 Median Rent: $523

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $57,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: N/A

Housing Statistics (98443): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15 Median Rent: $728

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $155,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,264

Housing Statistics (98444): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57 Median Rent: $578

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $115,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,035

Housing Statistics (98445): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Median Rent: $671

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $134,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,146

Housing Statistics (98446): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $692

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $163,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,237

Housing Statistics (98465): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52 Median Rent: $552

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $147,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,177

Housing Statistics (98466): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46 Median Rent: $652

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $163,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,318

Housing Statistics (98467): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $609

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $188,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,480

Housing Statistics (98498): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $603

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $150,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,229

Housing Statistics (98499): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 40/60 Median Rent: $540

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $136,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,159

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City of Lakewood: Population: 58,211

Government: City Hall: 6000 Main Street SW Lakewood WA 98499 253-589-2489

Schools: PK-12: Clover Park School District. 3 private schools are located in Lakewood.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Lakewood.

Public Library: Lakewood Public Library 6300 Wildaire Rd SW Lakewood WA 98499 253-582-6040

Parks and Recreation: Lakewood Parks & Recreation Dept 6000 Main St SW Lakewood WA 98499 253-589-2489

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 48/52 Median Rent: $550

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $147,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,203

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City of Puyallup: Population: 33,011

Government: City Hall: 330 3rd St SW Puyallup WA 98371 253-841-4321 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Puyallup School District. 6 private schools are located in Puyallup.

Child Care: 42 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Puyallup.

Public Library: Puyallup Public Library 324 S Meridian Puyallup WA 98371 253-841-5454

Parks and Recreation: Parks & Recreation Dept 808 Valley Ave NW Puyallup WA 98371 253-841-5457

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 55/45 Median Rent: $702

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $155,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,319

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City of University Place: Population: 29,933

Government: City Hall: 3715 Bridgeport Way West, Suite B-1 University Place WA 98466 253-566-5656

Schools: PK-12: University Place School District. 1 private school is located in University Place.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in University Place.

Public Library: University Place Public Library 7315 27th St W, Suite D University Place WA 98466 253-565-9447

Parks and Recreation: University Place Recreation Dept 3715 Bridgeport Way West University Place WA 98466 253-460-2530

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $618

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $177,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,407

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Spanaway CDP: Population: 21,588

Schools: PK-12: Bethel School District. No private schools are located in Spanaway.

Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Spanaway.

Public Library: Parkland Spanaway Public Library 13718 Pacific Ave S Tacoma WA 98444 253-31-4656

Parks and Recreation: Bethel Recreation 22001 38th Ave E Spanaway WA 98387 253-875-1378

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $651

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $132,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,130

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City of Sumner: Population: 8,504

Government: City Hall: 1104 Maple St Sumner WA 98390 253-863-8300

Schools: PK-12: Sumner School District. 1 private school is located in Sumner.

Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sumner.

Public Library: Sumner Public Library 1116 Fryar Ave Sumner WA 98390 253-863-0441

Parks and Recreation: Sumner Bonney Lake Recreation Robert Miller Gym 15206 Daffodil St Ct E Sumner WA 253-891-6500

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 52/48 Median Rent: $620

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $144,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,249

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City of Gig Harbor: Population: 6,465

Government: City Hall: 3510 Grandview St Gig Harbor WA 98335 253-851-8136

Schools: PK-12: Peninsula School District. 5 private schools are located in Gig Harbor.

Child Care: 22 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Gig Harbor.

Public Library: Public Library

Parks and Recreation: Parks & Recreation Dept

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41 Median Rent: $695

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $215,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,377

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Town of Steilacoom: Population: 6,049

Government: Town Hall:

Schools: PK-12: Steilacoom Historical School District. 1 private school is located in Steilacoom.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Steilacoom.

Public Library: Steilacoom Public Library 2950 Steilacoom Blvd Steilacoom WA 98388 253-588-1452

Parks and Recreation: Parks & Recreation Dept Community Center 2301 Worthington St Steilacoom WA 98388 253-581-1076

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $679

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $188,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,370

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City of Milton: Population: 5,795

Government: City Hall: 1000 Laurel St Milton WA 98354 253-922-8733

Schools: PK-12: Fife School District. No private schools are located in Milton.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Milton.

Public Library: Milton Public Library 1000 Laurel St Milton WA 98354 253-922-2870

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $777

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $161,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,176

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City of Fife: Population: 4,784

Government: City Hall: 5411 23rd St E Fife WA 98424 253-922-2489

Schools: PK-12: Fife School District. No private schools are located in Fife.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fife.

Parks and Recreation: Fife Parks & Recreation Dept 2111 54th Ave E Fife WA 98424 253-922-0900

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 25/75 Median Rent: $583

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $145,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,199

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City of Buckley: Population: 4,145

Government: City Hall: 933 Main St, Box 1960 Buckley WA 98321 360-829-1921

Schools: PK-12: White River School District. No private schools are located in Buckley.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Buckley.

Public Library: Buckley Public Library 123 S River Ave Buckley WA 98321 360-829-0300

Parks and Recreation: Buckley Parks & Recreation 933 Main St, Box 1960 Buckley WA 98321 360-829-1921

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Rent: $641

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $139,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,188

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City of Orting: Population: 3,760

Government: City Hall: Box 489 Orting WA 98360 360-893-2219

Schools: PK-12: Orting School District. No private schools are located in Orting.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Orting.

Public Library: Orting Public Library 202 Washington Ave S Orting WA 98360 360-893-2661

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18 Median Rent: $685

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $135,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,219

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Town of Eatonville: Population: 2,012

Government: Town Hall: 201 Center St W Eatonville WA 360-832-3361

Schools: PK-12: Eatonville School District. No private schools are located in Eatonville.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Eatonville.

Public Library: Eatonville Public Library 205 Center St W Eatonville WA 98328 360-832-6011

Parks and Recreation: Privately run Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is located in Eatonville, 11610 Trek Dr E (Mail), 360-832-6117

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $641

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $132,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,140

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Town of South Prairie: Population: 382

Government: Town Hall: 121 NW Washington St South Prairie WA 98385 360-897-8878

Schools: PK-12: White River School District. No private schools are located in South Prairie.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in South Prairie.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18 Median Rent: $794

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $132,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,184

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Ashford CDP: Population: 267

Schools: PK-12: Eatonville School District. 1 private school is located in Ashford.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Ashford.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $415

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $114,200 Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,139

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City of Roy: Population: 260

Government: City Hall: 216 McMaught St S Roy WA 98580 253-843-1113 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Bethel School District. No private schools are located in Roy.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Roy.

Parks and Recreation: Lamas Community Club 32113 8th Ave S Roy WA 98580 253-843-1338

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $729

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $84,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $881

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