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Tacoma
  • City in Washington
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Tacoma

#78 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Tacoma is a city in Washington with a population of 217,332. 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
    217,332
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $347,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,343
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Tacoma Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      870.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      13.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      233.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      989.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,052.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      985.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Tacoma

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,956
    National
    $69,021
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