Is Puyallup, WA 98371 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Puyallup housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Puyallup, WA 98371 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 98 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $634,725. Overall, Puyallup is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Pierce County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Puyallup ranks #144 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mckenna 98558 (0% sold over asking) or Vaughn 98394 (0% sold over asking), while Carbonado 98323 (80% sold over asking) and Tacoma 98418 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.