The Nisqually Indian Community is a small yet culturally rich area that serves as the home of the Nisqually Tribe. Located about 15 miles east of Olympia, the community is steeped in history and tradition, with the Nisqually River playing a central role in the lives of its residents. The Nisqually have inhabited the region for thousands of years and have made efforts to preserve and protect the land and its resources. The tribe’s greater reservation spans over 5,000 acres, but the 3,000-acre portion of the reservation north of the Nisqually River is controlled by the Fort Lewis Army base, which was created without tribal consent in 1917 and is still a matter of contention for the tribe. While the Nisqually Indian Community itself is mostly made up of residential and wilderness areas, it's just a short drive from the community to the major retail centers found in Lacey and Olympia.
Nisqually Indian Tribe welcomes you to Nisqually Indian Community.
Nisqually Indian Community has stunning colorful trees along the roadway.
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Modern and ranch-style homes
Housing within the Nisqually Indian Community consists of a mix of older and newer residences. Many homes are single-family dwellings, ranging from modest ranch-style houses to more contemporary designs. Although the land is overseen by the Nisqually Tribe, tribal membership is not needed to purchase or own a house on the reservation. Homes in the area usually sell for $400,000 to $600,000. However, the supply of homes on the market is fairly limited, as many properties stay within families for generations.
A common traditional home in Nisqually Indian Community with heavy tree coverage.
Quaint little homes just outside Nisqually Indian Community.
With a population of approximately 1,000 people Nisqually Indian Community has limited housing.
Just outside the Nisqually Indian Community you can find midcentury remodels.
A row of traditional style homes sit in a cul-de-sac just outside Nisqually Indian Community.
Just outside of Nisqually Indian Community you can find traditional style homes.
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The Fishing Wars
The Nisqually River and its surrounding forests play a central role in community life and recreational activities. Tribal members engage in traditional practices such as fishing, hunting and gathering of native plants for food and medicinal purposes. The local community was an instrumental part of the ‘Fish Wars’ legal cases of the 1960s and 1970s, which secured native fishing salmon fishing rights in Washington State. Before these rights were established, some members of the community were arrested dozens of times for salmon fishing on the Nisqually. As for public parks, the Nisqually Youth and Community Center serves as a hub for various activities and programs, including cultural education, Little League and after-school programs. The 3,000-acre Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, while not on reservation land, is located just north of the community, the Nisqually River Delta. The refuge is named after Billy Frank Jr., a prominent Nisqually tribal member and environmental activist who played a crucial role in the fight for tribal fishing rights.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge offers the Nisqually Boardwalk in Nisqually.
The trails in Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge are stunning & full of wildlife
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River Ridge High School's Running Start program
The community’s public schools are run by the North Thurston Public School District. Evergreen Forest Elementary has a B-minus grade on Niche, while Nisqually Middle School has a B-plus. River Ridge High School has a B grade and offers college credit courses through its Running Start program, which partners with South Puget Sound Community College.
River Ridge High School has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.
Nisqually Middle School has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.
Evergreen Forest Elementary School has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.
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Red Wind Casino
Shopping and dining options within the Nisqually Indian Community itself are limited. The primary commercial establishment on the reservation is the Red Wind Casino, which includes several dining options. The Medicine Creek Café, located within the casino, offers a range of American cuisine. For shopping, most residents travel to Yelm or Lacey, which are both about 8 miles from the community and feature supermarkets, big box stores and an assortment of local retailers.
Nisqually Indian Community offers top tier slot machines at Red Wind Casino.
Stop by the popular Wind River Casino to have some fun in Nisqually Indian Community.
Colorful trees are plentiful in the heavily wooded rural Nisqually Indian Community.
Local walk into the Red Wind Casino in Nisqually Indian Community.
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Getting off the reservation
The vast majority of residents within the Nisqually Indian Community depend on cars to get around. The main access to the reservation is via state Route 510, which connects to Interstate 5 to the west, and to the nearby towns of Lacey and Yelm. Public transportation options are limited. Intercity Transit, the public transportation agency serving Thurston County, operates a few bus routes that connect nearby Yelm to Lacey and Olympia. However, these routes do not directly serve the Nisqually reservation. The tribe operates its own transit service, the Nisqually Transit System, which provides scheduled and on-demand transportation services for tribal members, primarily for medical appointments and access to tribal facilities. For air travel, the nearest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a 45-mile drive from the community.
Just up the road from Nisqually are The Lakes WA.
Just outside the Nisqually Indian Community you can find food truck options.
Quality food trucks line the streets in DT Lacey outside Nisqually Indian Community.
Minutes up the road of Nisqually Indian Community you can find department stores.
Kids climb haystack pyramid at Schilters Family Farm just outside Nisqually Indian Community.
Don't forget the corn maze while visiting Shilters Family Farm near Nisqually Indian Community.
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Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
67 min drive
Bus
Red Wind Casino
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Nisqually Indian Community
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nisqually Indian Community, Lacey sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Nisqually Indian Community, Lacey over the last 12 months is $612,500.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$612,500
Median Single Family Price
$612,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$612,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
68
Median Year Built
1976
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,798
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,086
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
492
Median Age
42
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,643
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,864
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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