Buckley is a small city in Pierce County, Washington with a current population of 4,300. Buckley personifies all the charm and quaintness you would expect in a small town, and real estate is offered in rural settings for families who are looking for some acreage with the home they intend to buy. For those home buyers looking to relocate to the area, Buckley is located 33 miles from Joint Base Lewis McChord and 24 miles from downtown Tacoma. Buckley is just a short drive from Enumclaw and Bonney Lake and offers a more farm lifestyle for those home buyers who want the best of both worlds. Home prices start in at $125k and go up depending on the number of bedrooms the home buyer desires. Property values for new home buyers are currently some of the best in recent years. Recent financial downturns have left attractive properties available for purchase.
Bonney Lake is just short drive from downtown Tacoma which offers a major shopping mall and a multitude of fine dining restaurants and historical museums. Downtown Tacoma also has the Ruston Waterway which offers waterfront dining and annual events such as the Freedom Fair and the Taste of Tacoma. Many universities are also nearby including a branch of the University of Washington in downtown Tacoma as well as Tacoma Community College and Pierce College. The Tacoma Dome offers year-round concerts and sporting events for all ages.