Tacoma & South Puget Sound
DuPont, Washington
City
Planned community beside Joint Base Lewis-McChord
DuPont is a small planned city south of Tacoma, built around a historic company town core with trails, parks and access to the Nisqually Reach.
History & Local Character
Founded as an explosives company town in 1906, DuPont was redeveloped in the 1970s as a master-planned residential community.
Housing & Real Estate
Planned village homes, townhomes and apartments near the town center.
Restaurants & Shopping
A small town center holds cafes and restaurants, with more options in Lakewood and Olympia.
Schools & Education
Steilacoom Historical School District serves DuPont.
Parks & Recreation
Sequalitchew Creek Trail, the Puget Sound shoreline and DuPont's village greens provide recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-5 runs along the city's edge; Sounder commuter rail stops at DuPont station.
Local Businesses
Small restaurants, services, military-support businesses and the Northwest Landing business park.
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Nearby Attractions
- Sequalitchew Creek Trail
- Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
- Puget Sound
- Mount Rainier
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Planned, walkable village center
- Sounder station
- Trails and shoreline
Considerations
- Limited retail
- Close to the military base
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sounder stop in DuPont?
Yes. DuPont station is served by Sounder commuter rail on weekdays toward Tacoma and Seattle.