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Sumner, WA Area Guide

Savor rhubarb pie and small-town charm

Suburban Historic Charming Quaint Scenic Lush Convenient Quiet Residential

A city built on agriculture, Sumner is still known as the “Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World” to this day. Sumner rests in a lush valley where the White River flows into the Puyallup River, offering residents and visitors plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.

Despite major growth, Sumner has maintained its small-town charm. Sumner residents often gather in the historic downtown area, where rows of boutiques, shops, cafes, and businesses are stacked on tree-lined Main Street. Downtown Sumner is also the site of numerous community events, such as the Daffodil Parade, Wine Walks, and Music Off Main. A host of area attractions are just minutes from Sumner, including major retail centers, casinos, and a variety of parks. Commuting and traveling from Sumner is easy with access to roadway and highway connections as well as Sounder commuter rail, which connects Sumner to nearby cities like Tacoma and Seattle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sumner, WA is $1,512 for a studio, $1,741 for one bedroom, $1,931 for two bedrooms, and $2,652 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sumner has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,741/month
692 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sumner, WA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

56 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Liberty Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Maple Lawn Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Daffodil Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Sumner Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sumner Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Loyalty Park
  • Confluence Trail
  • Rainier View Park
  • Puyallup Riverfront Trail
  • Lake Tapps Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.