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Tacoma

#69 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Washington
  • 362 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Tacoma is a city in Washington with a population of 207,280. Tacoma is in Pierce County. Living in Tacoma offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Tacoma there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tacoma and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tacoma are above average.
    About Tacoma...
    Population
    207,280

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $227,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,015
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Tacoma Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        540
        282.7
      • Murder
        4.7
        6.1
      • Rape
        80.1
        40.7
      • Robbery
        188.8
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        970.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        3,626.2
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        977
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        13%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        17%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        12%
      • 65+ years
        13%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        10%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        18%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        34%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        26%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        12%
        13%

      Working in Tacoma

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $55,506
      National
      $55,322
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      Tacoma Reviews

      362 reviews
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      Tacoma is one of the most diverse cities in our state and I love it! We are blessed to have clean water, clean air, and moderate temperature. Like most places there are good areas and bad areas. The public school district needs work but Tacoma is unique in the fact that it funds a public Art School (Tacoma School of the Arts), public math and science Institute (SAMI), and an engineering/design/architecture school (IDEA) for high school students. This city is changing rapidly as the housing market is exploding. But it is also progressive when it comes to clean energy and renewable resources. Tacoma is beautiful, and will forever be my home.
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      Tacoma is a beautiful city with lots to do. If you like history and art there are many museums in down town to explore. If you love nature there is the Point Defiance Zoo, Owens Beach, Ruston Way, The 5 Mile Drive, and more! If you like architecture there are beautiful old buildings, including Stadium High School. The Tacoma Dome is also a great event spot for everything from concerts to graduations.
      Tacoma is such a culture-rich area, filled with many hidden gems around the city that will leave you wanting to come back! Downtown area is home to many different local businesses that are super cute and it's totally family-friendly. There's also Proctor District that is a great place to walk around and shop, Point Ruston is beautiful with its view of the water.