Tacoma, WA

Living in Tacoma

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 50
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 66
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Schools 43
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tacoma, WA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Tacoma, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Tacoma, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tacoma, WA

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Airports

Airports near Tacoma, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
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