Washington Real Estate & Relocation Guide

University Place, Washington

Population: 32,000

Located in Pierce County

Welcome to University Place, a suburb of Tacoma. This is a newer city, incorporated in 1995, and is a booming community of nearly 32,000 people. Situated along the Puget Sound, University Place offers an exciting array of wildlife from seals bouncing their way along the Puget Sound, to Bald Eagles soaring through the blue skies. Tourists from all over come to this area to explore, but more and more business owners are finding University Place area as an outstanding location for their business.

There is always something to do in the region! The parks here are outstanding, and there is access to a wide variety of outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, skiing, boating and water sports or just to take a gentle evening stroll with the dogs. Scenic Mount Rainier National Park is a 60-minute drive from here. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort and The Summit at Snoqualmie are less than one hour away.

The entire state of Washington is chocked full of things to do and University Place is no exception. The mild climate, familiar to the northwest region, affords a large range of outdoor recreation such as hiking, kayaking, biking and more. The mountains throughout the state beg to be explored by climbers and hikers alike. Several parks offer opportunities for camping, fishing and boating. Swimmers and sunbathers enjoy the miles of sandy beaches. Bed and breakfasts are a common sight throughout the area.

The University Place area offers employment options, excellent choices for higher education, a wide range of recreational activities and centerpieces for life that are unparalleled. Come see yourself in University Place.