The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98321 sells for about $631,000, or $323 per square foot.
Prices are down 3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 16 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,897 a month.
ZIP 98321 — Buckley
The Buckley housing market is currently experiencing a period of price adjustment with a year-over-year decline of 3%. While inventory remains limited, the market is competitive with homes selling in approximately 16 days. Several data points, including specific tax rates and detailed demographic breakdowns, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between small-town living and access to the broader Puget Sound employment market.
Median prices moved down 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 16 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 98321, Pierce County WA
Buckley serves as a residential community with a mix of local services and regional employment access, maintaining a small-town character while experiencing steady demand.
Residents typically commute toward the Tacoma and Seattle-Bellevue employment corridors via highway access.
The area features access to local parks, trails, and proximity to outdoor recreation in the Cascade foothills.
The rental market shows a price-to-rent ratio of approximately 28.6x, suggesting that while renting is currently more cost-effective, long-term appreciation remains a factor for buyers.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses and regional employment hubs in Pierce County.
Transportation relies primarily on private vehicle use with access to major highway corridors.
Data sourced from ZCTA-level census estimates and local market reports.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.914.9 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Puyallup3.811.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.913.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese417.1 mi
- Catapult Adventure Park Puyallup3.910.7 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.311.4 mi
- Tacoma Dome4.118.5 mi
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.914.9 mi
- White River Amphitheatre4.16.9 mi
- accesso ShoWare Center4.518.8 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.311.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Puyallup3.811.4 mi
- North Lake Tapps Park4.58.4 mi
- Flaming Geyser State Park4.59.3 mi
- Game Farm Park4.511.7 mi
- Museum of Glass4.519 mi
- LeMay - America’s Car Museum4.718.6 mi
- Children's Museum of Tacoma4.619.2 mi
- Pacific Bonsai Museum4.815.4 mi
- Tacoma Art Museum4.619.2 mi
- North Lake Tapps Park4.58.4 mi
- Flaming Geyser State Park4.59.3 mi
- Game Farm Park4.511.7 mi
- Bradley Lake Park4.610.8 mi
- Allan Yorke Park4.46 mi
- Foss Harbor Marina4.619.4 mi
- Tyee Marina4.119.9 mi
- Chinook Landing Marina4.518.7 mi
- Hylebos Marina Inc417.2 mi
- Washington National Golf Club4.112.1 mi
- High Cedars Golf Club4.18.7 mi
- Tapps Island Golf Course4.47.4 mi
- Enumclaw Golf Course4.15.9 mi
- South Hill Mall4.111.3 mi
- Fred Meyer4.211.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.511.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.67.8 mi
- Fred Meyer4.39 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.423.6 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.529.5 mi
- The Club SEA2.723.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular regional paved trail for walking and cycling.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).