Pierce County
- County in Washington
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Pierce County
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- County in Washington
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 22 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade C+
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Median Home Value
$369,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,444
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault374.2national 282.7
- Murder3.7national 6.1
- Rape66.1national 40.7
- Robbery135.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary783.6national 500.1
- Theft3,160.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft701.2national 284
Residents
Working in Pierce County
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,574
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Pierce County
Top Private Schools Near Pierce County
- grade A+
Annie Wright Schools
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 114 reviews
- grade A+
Charles Wright Academy
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 97 reviews
- grade A+
Bellarmine Preparatory School
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 210 reviews
- grade A
Cascade Christian Junior High/High School
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 111 reviews
- grade A minus
Life Christian Academy
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 61 reviews
Top Places to Live in Pierce County
Pierce County Reviews
Rating 3.55 out of 5 22 reviews
Cost of living is very high but job opportunities are very limited. No public transportation in some areas of Pierce County. It would be nice if public transportation become more available in smaller cities around Pierce County.
Pierce County is beautiful despite the growing crisis of homelessness. It is sad to see so many sidewalks littered with the tents of desperate individuals. But coming to Tacoma is like coming home. People are kind and when the weather is good its great!
Best part of this area is the climate and access to entertainment. Worst part is traffic and road conditions. Public schools vary due to locations but the school districts seem to be attempting improvements. Crime is mostly against personal property with the Legal community turning a blind eye to these crimes. Family friendly because of parks, museums, and Library with great medical facilities with children's hospital and multiple urgent care and physician options. There seems to be a lot of dentists here too.