19 Nov Key Peninsula Cities Guide
The Key Peninsula is a hidden gem for homebuyers. Residents choose to live here because it is a quiet escape from nearby big cities. But quiet does not equal boring. The communities offer farmers’ markets, art festivals, and fairs. The park district, Key Pen Parks, provides sports fields and courts, playgrounds, swimming, and hiking. For water lovers, there are multiple marinas and beaches.
The peninsula is an hour’s drive from Seattle and 30 minutes from Tacoma. The innovative School Bus Connects program utilizes empty school buses to provide transportation to local businesses. It also connects with mass transit outside of the peninsula. Students in the area attend one of several elementary schools, Key Peninsula Middle School, or Peninsula High School, all part of the above average Peninsula School District.
Right now, many people are looking for a house with space to spread out. Homes on the Key Peninsula provide that. Buyers have lots of choices —waterfront homes, forested lots, or farms. Others choose to live in one of the peninsula’s small communities. Median home sales prices range from $338,500- $357,000 (November 2020). Let’s take a look at some of the places to live on the Key Peninsula.
Wauna
At the southwest end of the Purdy Spit, just as you enter the Key Peninsula, is the community of Wauna. With about 4100 residents, this small town has a quiet, rural feel. Hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians enjoy the 360 Trails area. The average commute time from Wauna is 35 minutes.
Central Key Peninsula
In the center of the peninsula are the communities of Key Center, Vaughn, Home, and Lakebay. Key Center is a hub for activity because of its nearly 30 businesses. Restaurants, wineries, and other businesses can be found throughout the other communities in the area. This part of the peninsula is also home to two state parks, Joemma Beach and Penrose Point. Like the rest of the peninsula, most residents here are homeowners. The average commute time from this area is 35-40 minutes.
Herron Island
Living on Herron Island is a unique Puget Sound experience. This small, privately-owned island in the Case Inlet is reachable by ferry. Residents and visitors here enjoy beautiful views of the Olympic mountains and the Sound. Travel time from Herron Island to Seattle is about an hour.
As you can see, there are many different options for homes on the Key Peninsula. I’d love to help you explore this area and find your ideal home. Contact me and let’s get started!