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City of Fife, Washington

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About homes in Fife

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Fife in Pierce County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2000Median year built1U.S. 1980
22%Built before 1980116% built since 2010
2002Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1993
41%Detached single-family135% in 5+ unit buildings
46%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$543kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Fife was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. That is newer than the Pierce County median of 1986.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Fife's housing is recent: only 22% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Pierce County as a whole (42% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2000s, the common first-time jobs are the first roof replacement, original water heater and HVAC, and warranty paperwork on anything still covered.

Owner-occupied homes in Fife are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2002 against 1993.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components. Fife has a mixed housing stock: 41% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 35% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Fife, with 46% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Washington share of 64%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Fife is valued at $543,100 (ACS), close to the Washington median of $564,600. Within Pierce County the median is $526,600, so Fife sits close to it.1 The Tacoma Narrows Ap station averages 21 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 42 inches a year, 6 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,884 heating degree days against 132 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Fife is about 4 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.

Fife sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Fife are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Fife housing units by year built
Before 19402.9%
1940-19596.9%
1960-197912.7%
1980-199926.4%
2000-200935.5%
2010 or later15.5%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Tacoma Narrows Ap, 10.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Fife, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Fife, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Fife?

The median home in the city of Fife was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. That is newer than the Pierce County median of 1986. Most of Fife's housing is recent: only 22% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Pierce County as a whole (42% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Fife have?

Fife has a mixed housing stock: 41% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 35% in buildings of five or more units. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Fife, with 46% of occupied homes owner-occupied, below the Washington share of 64%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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