South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Living in South Tacoma

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 40
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 66
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Schools 34
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Residents

49k Population +3k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black14%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value -$5.1k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$963 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Tacoma

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55

Property Crime in South Tacoma

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 7 1
Feb 42 5 1
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 50 4 0
May 56 3 0
Jun 61 2 0
Jul 65 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 45 8 1
Dec 40 6 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Tacoma

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

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St Clare Hospital
4 miles, S

Airports

Airports near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, E