On November 6, 1040, Fife high school student Carol Peacock sat down to do her homework. The assignment from her journalism teacher was to suppose something big would happen and to write the story. She began with the headline, "Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapses." The very next day, it did. The bridge separates Artondale, WA from its neighbors in Tacoma.
The bridge, of course, was rebuilt -- hopefully stronger this time -- and now offers a convenient gateway for residents of Artondale to gain easy -- if not always quick -- access to the jobs, shopping, entertainment, and other activities available in Tacoma
On November 6, 1040, Fife high school student Carol Peacock sat down to do her homework. The assignment from her journalism teacher was to suppose something big would happen and to write the story. She began with the headline, "Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapses." The very next day, it did. The bridge separates Artondale, WA from its neighbors in Tacoma.
The bridge, of course, was rebuilt -- hopefully stronger this time -- and now offers a convenient gateway for residents of Artondale to gain easy -- if not always quick -- access to the jobs, shopping, entertainment, and other activities available in Tacoma. Artondale is in Pierce County, with a population of just under 13,000 sharing less than 14 miles of living space.
Renting in Artondale
Artondale apartments for rent vary from basic studios to luxurious units with tons of amenities. Artondale is mostly a residential community, and most renters work nearby in Gig Harbor or across the bridge in Tacoma. Gig Harbor offers tons of shopping, restaurants, movie complexes, and other activities and entertainment for Artondale residents to enjoy.
Several chain stores are near the month to month rentals in Artondale, including Costco and Kohl's. Shopping complexes include Uptown Gig Harbor and Olympic Village. If you're interested in a basic apartment for rent, plan to find units starting around one thousand dollars per month. Larger apartments, duplexes, townhomes and single family dwellings also start around one thousand, but most units average closer to two thousand dollars per month.
Life in Artondale
Artondale's school system is ranked fifty first in the country. The population, as well as income levels in the area, has skyrocketed past national and state averages over the past decade and a half. Growing in numbers by over 46 percent and increasing in wages by over 35 percent, Artondale is the 82nd most affluent area of Washington's 522 areas. Homes for rent start out around one thousand dollars per month and climb upwards from there.
Though the influx of money drove up property values, affordable housing is still available, including apartments, houses and duplexes for rent. Artondale gets plenty of rainfall, as does all of rainy Washington, but does manage to squeeze out 142 sunny days during an average year. The city gets less than five inches of snow each season, considerably less than the national average of 25 inches. The temperatures are generally mild, with highs in July struggling to surpass 75 degrees, and average lows in January barely dipping below freezing.
Things to Do
While Gig Harbor offers all of the basic necessities, Tacoma is where the real action is. There are countless walking trails and biking trails just outside the city for the outdoorsy types. City lovers can enjoy a tour of the LeMay America's Car Museum or the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Tacoma also offers performing arts centers and a thriving nightlife.
Wollochet Bay Estuary Park and Kopachuck State Park are also in the city, giving you plenty of green space to roam around.
Artondale is an ideal alternative for those who want to enjoy the best parts of Tacoma without having to live in the city. Seattle and Bellevue are also a convenient drive away, especially for fans of the previous Super Bowl champs the Seattle Seahawks.
