Enumclaw, WA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Enumclaw, WA

Enumclaw (About this sound listen) EE-n¿m-klaw) is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,669 at the 2010 census.[5] The 2015 estimate is 11,609. The Enumclaw Plateau, on which the city resides, was formed by a volcanic mudflow (lahar) from Mount Rainier approximately 5,700 years ago.[6] The name Enumclaw is derived from a Salish Native American term that translates as "place of evil spirits", apparently referring to Enumclaw Mountain, located about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north, and referring either to some evil incident that occurred there or to the occasional powerful windstorms from the east that affect the region.[7][8] Native American mythology tells the story of two Pacific Northwest Native American brothers - Enumclaw and Kapoonis - whose father turned them into thunder and lightning respectively. The City of Enumclaw says the name means "thundering noise" Business Enumclaw has resisted the temptation of big box stores in an effort to maintain its livable, bucolic image. Its downtown is filled with small local shops, many restaurants and services. At least five major employers have chosen Enumclaw for their headquarters: Helac Corp, Mutual of Enumclaw, Nor-Pac Seating, Nether Industries, and Hill AeroSystems. Enumclaw has no B & O tax and Enumclaw enjoys one of the low sales tax rates in Washington state. Enumclaw has opted not to be part of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that covers much of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties; this reduces Enumclaw's sales tax rate, car tab fees and property taxes-saving local businesses and residents thousands of dollars and making Enumclaw very competitive. Enumclaw is the gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and is the closest city to Washington State's premier ski area, Crystal Mountain. Enumclaw is also the start of the Chinook Scenic Byway. Enumclaw provides Summer and Fall access to Washington's wine country (Yakima) via Chinook Pass. Enumclaw has three state parks (Nolte, Flaming Geyser, Kanaskat Palmer) within 15 minutes as well as the Federation Forest. The Enumclaw Plateau is home to many horse and cattle farms. Enumclaw has the most dairy farms in production (16 Grade "A") within the King and Pierce County region Geography Enumclaw is located at 47°12¿9¿N 121°59¿39¿W (47.202401, -121.994044).[17] The city is located in the midst of flat, level farmlands and dairy farms in the east Puget Sound lowlands. The flat geography in the middle of mountainous territory is due to the ancient Osceola Mudflow from nearby Mount Rainier.e city is unique in the fact that it is landlocked by farm preservation on three sides[18] and protected forestlands to the east.[19] The city is nestled against the Cascade foothills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.27 square miles (11.06 km2), of which, 4.26 square miles (11.03 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1] While Enumclaw is entirely located in King County, the city owns some park property within the boundaries of Pierce County.[20] less