Tacoma, WA
Living in Tacoma
Bikeability
57
Walkability
50
Commute
31
Public Transit
61
Affordability
50
Public Safety
33
Airports
96
Hospitals
45
Colleges
66
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
43
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
213k
Population
+14k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black10%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$278k
Median Home Value
+$37k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$290 (2010–19)
48%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tacoma
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Tacoma
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 8 | 1 |
Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Nov | 45 | 9 | 1 |
Dec | 40 | 8 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tacoma
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tacoma, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Christian Academy
0 miles, SW
Tacoma Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Community Montessori
1 miles, E
First Presbyterian Church School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Tacoma, WA
Northwest College of Art & Design
1 miles, E
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
1 miles, SE
University of Puget Sound
1 miles, NW
Faith International University
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tacoma, WA
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
1 miles, NE
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
1 miles, NE
St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, SE
St Francis Community Hospital
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Tacoma, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
15 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
106 miles, N
Portland International Airport
115 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, E