Pacific Property Appraisals , Straddling Two Counties in the Green River Valley

Pacific is a city that straddles the King-Pierce county line approximately 28 miles south of Seattle, tucked between Algona to the north and Sumner and Edgewood to the south. Incorporated in 1909 after real estate developer C.D. Hillman platted it as ‘Pacific City’ in 1906 to take advantage of the newly opened Puget Sound Electric Railway, Pacific grew slowly through the 20th century and remains a compact, working-class community with a population of approximately 7,200 to 7,500 residents. Like its neighbor Algona, Pacific sits on the traditional agricultural lands of the Green River Valley and still retains a small-town character that distinguishes it from the larger cities on its borders.

Pacific’s housing stock reflects its long history in the valley, with a mix of mid-century and earlier homes alongside later additions. Median home values have risen to the $400,000 to $430,000 range, putting Pacific among the more affordable communities in the dual-county Green River Valley corridor. With approximately 49% of housing units owner-occupied, Pacific has a more equal split between owners and renters than most surrounding communities. A notably diverse population, with approximately 15% Hispanic or Latino residents, adds to the community’s character.