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About the City
Enumclaw is Washington's center of population and is also a centrally located city, the point closest to all residents in the state. The city is in King County in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellvue metropolitan area and is home to 11,116 as of the 2000 census. The population density is average with 2,796 people per square mile. With a total land area of 3.9 square miles, Enumclaw is found amid diary farms on flat, level farmland. This flat territory is in the middle of mountainous territory. Enumclaw is near the White River with views of volcanic Mount Rainier. The average resident is 35 years old, high school educated, married and enjoys a family income of $56,270.
Real Estate
In October of 2008 median home price in Enumclaw was $342,500. There were 13 home sales, the highest priced home sold for $725,000, the lowest priced home sold for $159,900. Currently there are 165 homes listed for sale in the Enumclaw area. There are great real estate deals in this area but you need a local market expert to help you. Tim & Ted Barrans and their team at Help-U-Sell Barrans Realty are experienced real estate professionals ready to help you save a lot of money when selling or buying your new home in the area.
Education
There are 7 public grade schools in the city and 3 private schools. The Enumclaw School District enrolls about 5,000 students in its 8 grade schools with "all students achieving at high levels" as its motto. Within 50 miles, there are 32 college, universities and vocational schools. Among the schools are Green River Community College, about 10 miles away in Auburn; Pacific Lutheran University, about 13 miles away in Tacoma; and the University of Washington at Seattle, about 21 miles away.
Recreation
The city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department manages the city's 15 parks and expo center and offers a wide variety of programs and services. Park amenities include undeveloped natural areas, ball fields, picnic areas, play equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate facilities, volleyball courts and open spaces. The 72-acre expo center provides an exhibition hall, an activity hall, a field house, a stadium, a rodeo arena, tennis courts, picnic areas, a covered arena, RV campgrounds, a wading pool and horse, swine, livestock and rabbit facilities. The city also has an aquatic center which offers activities for all ages, exercise programs, and special events such as float-in movie nights, as well as CPR, First Aid, and Red Cross classes. Enumclaw is also home to one of Washington's most beautiful golf courses. Every season, residents are provided with a parks programs and services guide, so there is never a dull moment. |