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Enumclaw Area Facts

  • Enumclaw has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Enumclaw crime rates are 34% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Enumclaw is 9% higher than the Washington average
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Life in Enumclaw User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Small town of about 5,000. Great weather in late Spring and long Summer. Fantastic skiing very close.Lakes and rivers all around.Good restaurants and pubs. Fantastic place to raise a family or retire. ...Read More Read Less
Enjoyable Enumclaw User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Enumclaw WA is one of those towns I was only peripherally aware of until I lived there. It was a sign on the highway, an indication that we were almost to the Crystal Mountain ski area, which is one of its main attractions. It's a flat place nestled up against the Cascade Range f ...Read More oothills, and the name comes from a Salish Tribes myth, in which brothers Enumclaw and Kapoonis were turned into thunder and lightning, respectively.

There are no big box stores or chain restaurants in or immediately around Enumclaw, because the city has chosen to go the small-town route, which is scenic and often tasty; local trout is a good choice, for instance. The King County Fair and the Pacific Northwest Highland Games are held here as well. If you need a big city fix, though, it's about an hour drive to Seattle, assuming low traffic. Healthcare options and major corporate employers abound, however, so the commute isn't bad for work or health. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Enumclaw? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Town Center Park
      Good Will Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Scott Park
      Veterans Triangle
      Bruce Guenter Park
      Montgomery Park
      Dwight Garrett Park

      Entertainment

      Chalet Theatre
      Enumclaw Plateau Historical Society Museum
      Petes Pool
      Crystal Pools Event Venue

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Seeder's Steak & Brewhouse
      Ski Inn Sports Bar
      Little Caesars
      Liquor & Wine
      Mint Restaurant & Ale House
      Sweet Necessities
      Fill's

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Enumclaw? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Enumclaw.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Enumclaw a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      St. Elizabeth Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Safeway
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Active Life Chiropractic
      Plateau Family Medicine
      Discover Chiropractic
      Gera McGuire
      Rainier Laser Aesthetic Center
      Beau Rogers Chiropractic