Alder, Washington

About Alder

Alder is a small unincorporated community in southern Washington.

Officially, Alder is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.21 square miles.

📰 Alder News Today

• Ronald Alder Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Sequim, WA - Peninsula Daily News Legacy obituary · Aug 7
• 1991 Alder St Unit 201, Ferndale, WA 98248 Realtor.com · Aug 11
• Pierce County motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle crash near Alder Lake Park The Daily Chronicle · Apr 27
• Monthly Weather Forecast for Alder, Washington 98328 The Weather Channel · Feb 20
• Between Seattle And Portland Is A Washington Lake Known For Scenic Swim Spots And Hiking Trails islands.com · Feb 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alder Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Alder

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