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Central
  • Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA
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Neighborhood
Tacoma

Central

#3 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Tacoma
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A minus
Central is a neighborhood in Tacoma, Washington with a population of 21,241. Central is in Pierce County. Living in Central offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Central there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Central and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Central are above average.
About Central...
Population
21,241
Neighborhood in
Tacoma
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$342,792
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,447
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$71,817
National
$69,021
Families with Children
24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    37%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    11%
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