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Army / Air Force

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Tacoma, WA

Pacific Northwest joint installation south of Tacoma. Home to I Corps, 7th Infantry Division, and 62nd Airlift Wing.

JBLM combines Fort Lewis and McChord Field across a large footprint between Tacoma and Olympia. Traffic on I-5 is the single biggest factor in choosing where to live.

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Housing

  • ▸On-installation via Liberty Military Housing - apply early for 3+ bedroom
  • ▸Off-installation BAH covers most of Lakewood, DuPont, and Yelm
  • ▸No state income tax in Washington - factor into total compensation

Schools

  • ▸Clover Park, Steilacoom Historical, and Yelm Community Schools
  • ▸DoDEA-equivalent on-installation elementary options
  • ▸Charles Wright Academy and Annie Wright (private)

PCS tips

  • ▸Drive I-5 at your future commute time before signing a lease
  • ▸Rainy season is long - check drainage and roof on any buy
  • ▸Ferry access from Steilacoom adds flexibility for Olympic Peninsula trips

Common ZIPs

98327984339843898439984989849998597

Top neighborhoods near JBLM

DuPont

Closest to Madigan gate, planned community, walkable

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Lakewood

Established, broad price range, quick I-5 access

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Steilacoom

Waterfront, top-rated schools, quieter

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Yelm

More land, longer commute, popular with families

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More for JBLM families

Community map

Spouse groups, schools, and PCS resources near JBLM.

PCS tools

Calculators, checklists, and planners for your move.

PCS blog

Stories and guides from military families on the move.

Real estate pros

Vetted agents who know JBLM inside out.

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