Alderton, Washington
Alderton is a community of 2,706 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Alderton
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include McMillin Bridge, Charles W. Orton House, Ezra Meeker Mansion and Bradley Lake Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Alderton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alderton
Alderton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Alderton had a population of 3,274. The community is located in the Puyallup River Valley between the cities of Sumner and Orting.
From the Wikipedia article Alderton, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
McMillin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Pierce County, Washington
Museums and landmarks13
Charles W. Orton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Sumner, Washington, United States
Ezra Meeker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Mansion in Puyallup, Washington
McMillin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in McMillin, Washington, United States
Ryan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Cherry Ave Historic Building
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
910 Cherry Avenue, Sumner
Pierce County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
7819 Riverside Drive East, Sumner
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
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Bradley Lake Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
Restaurant · Salad, Burger, Sandwich, Bakery, Coffee, Beer, Cocktail, Wine · 1.4 mi
303 8th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Farrelli's Pizza - Sumner
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
15007 Main Street East, Sumner
Su-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
3207 East Main, Puyallup
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Modoo #2 Teriyaki
Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · 1.7 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Pura Brasa
Restaurant · Steak House, Mexican · 1.7 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
We-Su 15:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
732 Shaw Road, Puyallup
Mo-Th 04:30-19:00; Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa,Su 05:30-19:00
Dixie's Home Cookin
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
15717 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-15:00
FORESTea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Dessert · 1.7 mi
15127 Main Street East, Sumner
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Thian Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.8 mi
18313 Veterans Memorial Drive East, Bonney Lake
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
54 more on the map.
History
The valley where Alderton is located is within the traditional lands of the Puyallup Tribe and the Muckleshoot Tribes. The Puyallup people are one of the Salish people who inhabited the Puget Sound lowlands. They lived by fishing, hunting, and gathering. Salmon are the most significant food source and are held in reverence and incorporated into the traditional ceremony. Permanent villages were located along the riverbank. The Puyallup River valley was an important trading center for many tribes.
The first emigrant wagons arrived in Pierce County in 1853. Some came by way of the Naches Pass trail, a short-cut of the Oregon Trail. Many settled in the Puyallup River valley area including the Woolery and Lane families. The Naches Trail, which led many early emigrants to Pierce County, passed through Alderton and McMillin along the Military Road. It split at Alderton, heading west towards Olympia or north towards Seattle.
From the History section of Alderton, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship22
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Healthcare5
Dr. Nancy Becker
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
18320 State Route 410 East, Bonney Lake
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
400 29th Street Northeast, Puyallup
Map of Alderton
207 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 6.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 7.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcmillin Rsvr Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McChord Field (TCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Puyallup 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Bonney Lake 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Lake Tapps 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Sumner 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- South Hill 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Prairie Ridge 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Edgewood 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Fife 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lakeland South 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Auburn 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mother Earth Farm, Alderton WA - panoramio, zak11527, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christ Episcopal Church - Puyallup, Ben Cody, Public domain
- McMillin Bridge Top View, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Charles W. Orton House 001, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Ezra Meeker Mansion 2, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Sumner WA - Ryan House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McMillin School, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Aerial view of Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup, Washington, August 16, 2023 (cropped), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- River Valley BMX in Sumner, Washington., Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shelter in Riverside park (Sumner, WA), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Disc golf target in Riverside park (Sumner, WA), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laugh now but...it's a very good lesson. - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Galium aparine 109586682, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Lycoperdon perlatum 99284516, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Lycoperdon perlatum 99284509, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Mother Earth Farm - Aerial - taken from 1946 Aeronca Champ - panoramio, zak11527, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philoscia muscorum 116740213, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Calocera viscosa 105333907, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Lycogala epidendrum 106432567, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Lycogala epidendrum 106432561, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Paralaoma servilis 267180511, Casey H. Richart, CC BY 4.0
- Puyallup Daffodils1 - panoramio, zak11527, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aleuria aurantia 168018835, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Aleuria aurantia 168018804, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Grammoptera subargentata - iNaturalist 128356741, giantcicada, CC BY 4.0
- Puyallup Daffodils2 - panoramio, zak11527, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sumner, WA — 503 Alder Ave (2020-04-12), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sumner, WA — Aversano's Italian Restaurant (2020-09-24), Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sumner, WA — Aversano's Italian Restaurant (2020-09-24), interior, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sumner, WA — Street clock on the Park St, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dedicated Americana... - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Easter Egg Hunt, Puyallup, Washington USA 2010, Vanessa Hake, CC BY 2.0
- Troll's Hands - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Sumner, WA, USA - panoramio (7), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Sumner, WA, USA - panoramio (8), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Sumner, WA, USA - panoramio (9), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Farrelli's Chocolate Cake - Flickr - brewbooks, brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- How intriguing... - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- Sumner, WA, USA - panoramio (5), Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
- What, they let me feed your brothers in the other pond but not you - panoramio, Kira Picabo, CC BY 3.0
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