Tacoma, Washington

Population 201,999

Tacoma is located in Pierce County, WA. The population is 201,999, making Tacoma the largest city in Pierce County and the 3rd largest city in the state of Washington.

There are 99 public schools in Tacoma with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Tacoma is high , and there are 303 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tacoma is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tacoma property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tacoma include Fircrest, Browns Point and Ruston.

Tacoma Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.8%

Crime Rate

59% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 744
  • Violent Crimes: 845
  • Robbery: 193
  • Burglary: 809
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

9.72% Higher than national avg.
  • 303 offenders in Tacoma
  • 15.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,438 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 19
  • Registered Polluters: 59
  • Superfunds: 84
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,276

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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99 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 99 K-12 public schools in Tacoma, WA and 22 private schools. Homefacts rates Tacoma's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
22 Private Schools

Annie Wright Schools

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Cascade Christian Schools - Fredrickson Elementary

Cascade Christian Schools-tacoma Elementary

Community Montessori

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10 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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303 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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96 Former Drug Labs view all

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1,059 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tacoma, WA issued 1,059 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,059 permits, 261 were issued for single family homes and 798 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tacoma, WA issued 280 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 280 permits, 217 were issued for single family homes and 63 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,039
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,144
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,462
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,079
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,507

Zip Codes

98333 98401 98402 98403 98404 98405 98406 98407 98408 98409 98411 98412 98413 98415 98416
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Environmental Hazards

1438 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Tacoma, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Tacoma, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Tacoma, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.37°
  • February 42.63°
  • March 44.17°
  • April 47.98°
  • May 54.08°
  • June 59.19°
  • July 64.05°
  • August 64.64°
  • September 60.82°
  • October 51.82°
  • November 45.42°
  • December 39.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tacoma, WA

Earthquakes
Tacoma, WA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tacoma, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tacoma, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tacoma, WA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tacoma, WA: $55,996

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tacoma is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.16%
White Collar - 57.84%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Derek Kilmer
  • Adam Smith
  • Denny Heck

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

74 FCC Towers view all

17 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

12 Libraries view all

9 Police Stations view all

10 Retirement Homes view all

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