City
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsB-
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$227,200
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,015
National
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Tacoma Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Tacoma
- A
University Place Primary School
- University Place School District, WA
- PK, K-4
- A-
Narrows View Intermediate School
- University Place School District, WA
- 5-7
- A-
Evergreen Primary School
- University Place School District, WA
- PK, K-4
- A-
Curtis Senior High School
- University Place School District, WA
- 10-12
- 344 reviews
- A-
Science & Math Institute
- Tacoma School District, WA
- 9-12
- 145 reviews
Top Private Schools in Tacoma
- A+
Annie Wright Schools
- Private School
- Tacoma, WA
- PK, K-12
- 68 reviews
- A+
Bellarmine Preparatory School
- Private School
- Tacoma, WA
- 9-12
- 143 reviews
- A-
Covenant High School
- Private School
- Tacoma, WA
- 9-12
- 24 reviews
- A-
Life Christian Academy
- Private School
- Tacoma, WA
- PK, K-12
- 22 reviews
- A-
Concordia Christian Academy
- Private School
- Tacoma, WA
- K-12
- 18 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Tacoma
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Working in Tacoma
Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,506
National
$55,322Tacoma Reviews
303 reviews
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Home to a conglomerate of different racial and national identities, there is no lack of cultural and artistic diversity in Tacoma! From easily accessible healthy food choices to the vibrant impressionist street art in the rustic downtown, Tacoma is a melting pot of fascinating personalities from people of all different walks of life. Sadly, though many parts of Tacoma are undergoing modernization (the breathtaking Point Ruston for example), an epidemic of poverty and homelessness is on the uprise like never before. There are simply too many people, not enough homes, and not enough jobs. Public schools are underfunded and in desperate need of more teachers. The high cost of living has also taken an unfortunate toll on many families and the extent to which they are able to provide for their children. If the community is able to stand together to bring about lasting transformational development for the future, I believe Tacoma will become a very popular place to live an visit!
If you love down to earth people who love coffee, art, music, and gardening you are in the right place. Tacoma is a city in the Puget Sound area of Washington state. 30 minutes away from Seattle, with a smaller more close knit feel. People of all ages enjoy this cute city from adults who love quite spaces to those who love to party even kids with an adventurous side find Tacoma a great place to be! Local community is an important aspect that Tacoma prides itself on, with great schools for all ages and neighborhoods for everyone to thrive in.
Some people dream of moving away from their hometown, but I can confidently say that I wouldn't mind living out the rest of my days here in Tacoma, Washington. Perhaps I am set in my comfort zone, but I think Tacoma is perfect for being a comfort zone. There are affordable places around Tacoma, but prices for safer areas are going up. I'm not saying that's a bad thing; Tacoma's value overall is increasing. However it does make it harder for the minimum wage folks to find a safe place to live. While the search is more difficult, it isn't impossible! Diversity in Tacoma is wonderful, part of me is afraid of leaving because I find Tacoma to be extremely accepting of all people. It is true I haven't experienced racism firsthand, but can't we count that as a positive for not seeing it?
Ask any Tacoma resident and they'll tell you they're happy to be living here. Tacoma is a place you move to, not from.
Ask any Tacoma resident and they'll tell you they're happy to be living here. Tacoma is a place you move to, not from.