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The reviews of Puyallup, WA are almost universally positive. People who visit the area are often delighted by its unique offerings and attractions. From the historic downtown to the vibrant music scene, there’s plenty to do during any season - and something for everyone. But it’s not just about entertainment, Puyallup offers a diverse range of activities that make it a great place to live and work. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or relaxing in one of the city’s many parks, there are lots of options for exploration within and around Puyallup. The people who live here also enjoy the sense of community that comes with living in such close proximity to each other; walking around town you can always find friendly conversations going on, from catching up with old friends or meeting new ones. In short, Puyallup is a wonderful place to visit or put down roots - and its reviews confirm this!
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#LoveMyPuyallup - 8/2/2022
I moved here from FL a year and a half ago and I love Puyallup. The only other review was from someone who clearly wishes they were still in Colorado. It also seems they were unfairly rating Puyallup based on South Hill.
Puyallup is a wonderful community. There is a thriving downtown with local shops and tons of great NON-chain restaurants. I wake up every morning to bird song outside my window and there are parks everywhere. The Puyallup Main Street Association hosts multiple fun family events throughout the year. The weekly Farmer’s Market right downtown at Pioneer Park is a prime example and shouldn’t be missed.
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Not what I expected- It could be worse I guess... - 12/10/2018
I just moved here from Colorado due to my job and it's definitely not what I had hoped for. It doesn't seem like a completely horrible place to live like Tacoma or other big cities, but it has been a culture shock for me. I'm used to wide open spaces, challenging mountain trails, abundant wildlife, clean air, organic food, book stores, and locally owned businesses. Puyallup really doesn't offer anything like that.
The only restaurants I'm finding are chain restaurants and fast food restaurants so I just make everything by scratch. There are a couple of local ones, but you have to really search. I also can't find organic hand made artisan bread anywhere. The bakeries only serve cupcakes and the bread I do find still has a few preservatives thrown in. The closest grocery store that offers organic selections are in Olympia and Tacoma. People also don't really seem to take care of their health here nor do they exercise.
Besides food options, if you like to
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Puyallup, WA - 12/26/2014
Lived in the south Puget Sound area all my life and wouldn't live any where else. I've been to other states but this is it! Love being so close to the mountains, ocean and lakes. It rains a little but there are no tornadoes, earthquakes, and winters are mild with the right amount of snow (very little). Spring and summer time are absolutely
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Public transportation - 3/27/2010
Most people who live here commute the 35 miles to Seattle in order to get decent paying jobs. The Sounder train has a stop right here in Puyallup and its runs are increasing as commuters turn to it more and more. It's a very comfortable ride and only takes about 45 minutes to get to Seattle. In the past, taking the bus south to Tacoma and then over to Puyallup has taken as long as 2 hours and a few times as long as 4 (with accidents slowing things down). People not familiar with our area should be aware that Western Washington is a commuter area. The majority of jobs are in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma. Many people don't want to live in the city or can't afford to, so they live quite a distance away and commute. Many choose Puyallup because of its relative nearness to Seattle, but it's still just outside of the expensive King County tax
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Moving to Washington from Chicago - 10/3/2008
Getting discouraged, But I still want to move to Washington State?
I am a African American female with 4 kids (aging from 16 female, 11 female, 9 male, 7 female) and I have a husband. I have section 8 and ready to relocate to Washington from Chicago in April of 2009. What is making discourage is finding a nice area with good to excellent schools. I haven't been to Washington in about 17 years so I was not there long to enough to get to know the State. But my friend is there and she is suggesting that I live in nice area that she think is nice but being on different sites I am finding that it really not so nice. I don't want to relocate to put my kids in crappy school or to live in unsafe neighborhoods if that's the case I might as well stay in Illinois. But what cities are Black and white (that have mix race) friendly and not prejudice also with good paying jobs. Not mention safety for me and my children. My husband does have skills like grave digging and rehabbing houses and I
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too much grey - 10/17/2007
Fall and Spring here are too grey and damp. I call it prozac grey.
Summers are
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Too many grey days - 10/17/2007
From fall to spring the weather here is a real downer. I call it prozac grey.
When the sun shines everyone wants to skip work or school and roll around in it. I love the green grass, the rivers, lakes, puget sound and the snow capped mountains. I just hate all the
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Quality of life - 7/3/2007
The quality of life here in South Pugent Sound though a little expensive is very good. There are many things to do and see and the weather contrary to popular belief is really rather
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Traffic Sucks - 5/13/2006
Nice town. Growing like crazy. Traffic sucks because roads were not built for this much traffic. Too many Seattlites moving down and raising the house
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