Napavine is a Great Place to Live and Work

Napavine is a place where neighbors know one another well. Children attend schools and participate in sports leagues here while adults meet for drinks at Frosty’s Saloon and Bar.

Carroll believes Napavine’s rapid development was set into motion nearly 50 years ago with the city water and sewer project, as well as through its newly established amphitheater which has hosted acts like Billy Currington and Dierks Bentley.

History

At its height, Napavine boasted six sawmills, two shingle mills and two column factories; as well as hotels, livery stables, feed stores, confectioneries and saloons; plus it offered healthcare services, two stores and general repairs services.

Napavine residents were inspired by a surge in boosterism and organized a club led by W. S. Blanchard, W. A. Morton, H. D. MacDonald and C. B. Mann who became trustees. These men strived to keep Napavine clean and improve it by repairing sidewalks, cleaning vacant lots and premises and clearing away obstructions from streets.

Napavine’s history is filled with both tragedies and triumphs, yet one thing has always remained constant: Napavine’s desire to grow while maintaining high standards of living for its residents. Today, Napavine boasts an ever-expanding population of 1,500; yet its future still hangs in the balance as growth may require the sacrifice of some unique heritage; this delicate balance must be carefully considered when making decisions regarding growth in Napavine.

Economy

Napavine boasts a vibrant economy with many small businesses and local shops thriving within its boundaries, in addition to several top restaurants – making it an attractive location in which to live and work.

Napavine has a median age of 34.2, lower than the national average of 37.8, with median income reaching $74,191 and household income an estimated $53,182. Office and Administrative Support Occupations, Production Occupations, Sales Related Occupations are some of the more prevalent occupations; with Public Administration and Construction accounting for some of the highest-paying industries.

Napavine residents face an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, higher than the national average of 26.4 minutes. 86% of workers in Napavine drive alone while 14% carpool. Home values average $246,101 with an estimated population density of 210 people per square mile and homes that typically feature 4 bedrooms and 2.25 bathrooms – while the vacancy rate in Napavine stands at 0.4% which is significantly lower than its national counterpart of 1.1%.

Education

Napavine boasts a public school district serving kindergarten through 12th grade students, known for their exceptional instruction and dedication to student success. Napavine students regularly score above state averages in reading and mathematics proficiency tests.

Napavine Junior Senior High School serves 394 students and ranks in the top 50% of public schools in Washington in terms of overall testing scores; 45-49% have achieved math proficiency while 65-69% have accomplished reading proficiency.

Napavine Elementary is a small K-6 school located in a rural environment with a student:teacher ratio of 6:1. Baptist affiliation can also be found here.

Community

Napavine’s community is an integral component of its identity. Residents gather regularly at local events and support businesses and schools within Napavine’s boundaries.

Parks are also an integral component of community life. Serving as recreational hubs and providing a space where families can come together, such as Napavine Community Park. WWRP recently awarded this park with a grant to assist in its development.

Napavine is governed by a council that represents its citizens’ best interests. These members work tirelessly to make sure the voices of residents are heard when making decisions that impact Napavine. Additionally, there are multiple political action committees which serve as information hubs about issues that impact both locally and nationally.