Buying Property in Pierce County as a Foreigner
Federal & Washington tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Pierce County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Pierce County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gig HarborCity | $958,423 | 3.7% | 71 | 30 | 86 |
| FircrestCity | $697,293 | 3.3% | 60 | 30 | 35 |
| FifeCity | $525,294 | 4.0% | 60 | 13 | 48 |
| Emerald Pointe at SunriseHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 52 | 48 | 73 |
| Emerald PointHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 52 | 48 | 73 |
| Emerald GlenHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 52 | 48 | 73 |
| EdgewoodCity | $632,302 | 3.6% | 61 | 29 | 69 |
| EatonvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 46 |
| Eagle RidgeHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 57 | 48 | 73 |
| DuPontCity | — | — | — | — | 76 |
| Driftwood PointHood | $724,235 | 4.7% | 46 | 53 | 92 |
| Deer RunHood | $677,296 | — | 67 | 29 | 68 |
| Deer RidgeHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 57 | 48 | 73 |
| Crystal VillageHood | $624,814 | 4.2% | 73 | 30 | 68 |
| Columbia Crestview EstatesHood | $619,816 | 5.0% | 52 | 31 | 44 |
| CarbonadoCity | — | — | — | — | 72 |
| CambriaHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 52 | 48 | 73 |
| BuckleyCity | — | — | — | — | 68 |
| Bonney LakeCity | — | — | — | — | 80 |
| Blacktail EstatesHood | $467,361 | — | 71 | 5 | 72 |
| Ashburn WoodsHood | $599,772 | 4.8% | 52 | 48 | 73 |
| Amber MeadowsHood | $544,838 | 6.2% | 46 | 34 | 44 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 33.7 |
| 3.4 |
| +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
