Where is the best place to live around FT Lewis (looking for a two-bedroom, two-bath house in a very nice area)?

2018-07-03T16:13:38-04:00

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made Jul 3 at 2018 4:44 PM

2018-07-03T16:44:10-04:00

Dupont and Steilacoom are both nice and close as well. It is also nice not dealing with the I-5 or 512 traffic. There are a lot of nice areas further out.

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Jul 3 at 2018 6:24 PM

2018-07-03T18:24:20-04:00

I second the Steilacoom option. Much better than DuPont.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 6:44 PM

2018-07-03T18:44:15-04:00

Go down to Lacey or out to Pulallup Little bit of a drive but better living. Stay out of Lakewood and Tacoma .

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 8:09 PM

2018-07-03T20:09:57-04:00

Those are what I heard about off post - Steilacom, Lacy, Yelm and avoid Tacoma or Lakewood (which I knew about Tacoma and Lakewood after being stationed there as my first duty station).

I have a soldier who just PCSed from there who said on post housing is nice. But I have a daughter so a little different situation.

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jul 3 at 2018 8:57 PM

2018-07-03T20:57:30-04:00

Steilacoom. I had a 2 bedroom apartment for 900 a month.

Response by CPT Catherine R. made Jul 3 at 2018 11:19 PM

2018-07-03T23:19:10-04:00

Lacey. Better area to live in after hours and the commute is fine. Stay away from Tacoma, graham or Spanaway.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 11:23 PM

2018-07-03T23:23:41-04:00

What are you looking for...an apartment or house? Check out Zillow or Realtor.com app or website.

Response by SGT Chester Beedle made Jul 4 at 2018 1:17 AM

2018-07-04T01:17:31-04:00

Except for the slightly higher cost, going north is also an option. The Federal Way area maybe. It would save you some time in traffic on I5 since you'd be going opposite the direction of most people. Stay out of Fife though.

Tacoma is one of those cities that has both good and bad. North Tacoma is the nice part. The northwest area near Ruston. Ruston is also a pretty nice little city. University Place is a decent area as well, but it will have some rough spots.

I know a lot of people who live in the Laceyh, Olympia, Yelm areas. Prices are getting a lot higher these days.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2018 2:50 AM

2018-07-04T02:50:44-04:00

Lacey, Steilacoom, Yelm, or Olympia. Your bah will be pretty decent to cover those areas.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2018 5:12 AM

2018-07-04T05:12:45-04:00

I lived in Tacoma and loved it, great people, food, parks and bars.

Response by SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II made Jul 5 at 2018 12:04 AM

2018-07-05T00:04:41-04:00

Pulallup, Olympia, Gig Harbor

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 5:05 AM

2018-07-05T05:05:04-04:00

Dupont, Lacey are nice areas.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 5:05 AM

2018-07-05T05:05:59-04:00

Steullacom, Dupont, and Lacey are good areas.

Response by MSG Robert Mehan made Jul 5 at 2018 9:34 AM

2018-07-05T09:34:06-04:00

Lakewood. I lived there for 5 years while serving !

Response by SGT Cody Skinner made Jul 5 at 2018 10:31 AM

2018-07-05T10:31:37-04:00

I highly recommend Steilacoom. My wife and I had an Apartment off of Rigney Road that had an amazing view of The Sound. It was a great place to relax after long days on Lewis. Here is the link to the Complex we lived in. http://www.sunsetgardens-apts.com/

Sunset Gardens (Steilacoom)

Sunset Gardens 2 bedroom condo apartments feature a paved walking and bike area nearby, two tennis courts, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and covered parking. We are convenient to shopping, entertainment, beaches, parks and Military Bases.we are also on the bus line. stop in and view our property this could be your new home here at Sunset Gardens Condominiums...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 1:15 PM

2018-07-05T13:15:47-04:00

Dupont ,Washington....nice area and close to post

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2018 9:19 PM

2018-07-05T21:19:49-04:00

If you don't mind a drive Federal way a little north of Tacoma or Lacy outside the back gate of North fort Lewis.

Response by SGT Chester Beedle made Jul 11 at 2018 1:50 AM

2018-07-11T01:50:20-04:00

I see you are saying you want a lot to do. Anyplace from Federal Way to Yelm is going to be similar depending on what you want to do. Hiking? Camping? Fishing? Shooting? 4 wheeling? Each area has advantages and disadvantages.
Clubbing? Probably will make the 45 minute drive to Seattle anyway, or the less upscale ones in Tacoma.
What exactly are you wanting to do?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2018 7:48 PM

2018-07-13T19:48:57-04:00

Cost of living in Washington is a little higher than other places that I've been. If you want more out in the country but still kind of close to base, you've got Roy, Yelm, and McKenna are all out East gate which can help you avoid I-5 traffic. If you want to stay more in the cities/suburbs and contend with the hell of Washington drivers and the congested rush hour on I-5, there's Lakewood (careful about some places in Lakewood. Pierce County is the birthplace of the hit show that we've all come to know and love, COPS), Spanaway, South Hill, Puyallup, Dupont, South Tacoma, Steilacoom, take your pick. There are a LOT of options, all with their own pros and cons.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2018 1:06 AM

2018-07-16T01:06:58-04:00

Spanaway is nice, but more towards the 224th side, stay away from the 179th side. Then you take that back Roy gate, avoid traffic and quick 18mile commute. You also get a much bigger yard in that area.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2018 12:42 AM

2018-11-03T00:42:31-04:00

Definitely check out DuPont, WA