About Tacoma
Learn more about the city of Tacoma by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Tacoma will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Tacoma. You can also view apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA by clicking the link and search box below.
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Come live in one of the most scenic areas of the USA!Tacoma Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 14.23% |
| 10-17 | 11.56% |
| 18-29 | 17.71% |
| 30-39 | 16.22% |
| 40-49 | 15.27% |
| 50-64 | 13.23% |
| 65 & Over | 11.78% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 50.08 sq mi |
| Total Population | 206,751 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 68th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 66th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 79th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 67th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $41,090 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $54,041 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 50th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 35th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 52nd percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 40th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 43rd percentile |
| Single | 57th percentile |
| Married With Children | 20th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 23rd percentile |
| Single With Children | 12th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 45th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 17.59 : 1 |
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- Broward County is an area that has a nice mix of larger and smaller cities, as well as beachfront and conservation land. more
- What is Stafford County like?
- Stafford County is a beautiful city conveniently located between Richmond, VA and Washington DC. more
- What are some of the towns in Napa County?
- Towns in Napa County include American Canyon more
- What should I know when I look for apartments in Marin County?
- Close to both Sonoma and Napa, Marin County is really a terrific place to live. more
- How can I evaluate a neighborhood and see if it is right for me?
- Unless you live in the town you are moving to, evaluating the neighborhood will likely be an important step in the search for an apartment. more
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Neighborhoods Around Tacoma
- South Tacoma (100)
- New Tacoma (96)
- West End (94)
- University Place (84)
- North End (72)
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Tacoma Apartments by Zip Code
- 98402 (16)
- 98403 (7)
- 98404 (5)
- 98405 (12)
- 98406 (5)
- 98407 (5)
- 98408 (2)
- 98409 (21)
- 98422 (3)
- 98424 (11)
- 98439 (5)
- 98444 (22)
- 98445 (11)
- 98446 (2)
- 98465 (8)
- 98466 (22)
- 98467 (10)
- 98498 (10)
- 98499 (28)
Apartments Near Tacoma Colleges and Universities
- Crown College - Tacoma Apartments (913)
- PLU Apartments (881)
- Pacific Lutheran University Apartments (902)
- University of Puget Sound Apartments (947)
- Bates Technical College Apartments (942)
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- Trinity Lutheran College Apartments (946)
- PLU-Pacific Lutheran University Apartments (881)
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Apartments (942)
- UDub Tacoma-University of Washington Tacoma Apartments (942)
Apartments Near Tacoma Military Bases
- Fort Lewis Apartments (830)