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Tacoma, WA

Aggregated across 15 ZIP codes in Tacoma.

Population: 247,467 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tacoma, WA is $549,797 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $557,329 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,869/month. 72 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$549,797

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$549,797
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.5%
10-year appreciation
+101.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$567,496
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$557,329
Median list price
$551,933
Median price per sqft
$349
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
713
For-sale inventory
751
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
624
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
277

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,869/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,064/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,219/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
72
Elementary schools
39
Middle schools
13
High schools
18
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tacoma School District, Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary, Bates Technical College
Schools include
Tacoma School of the Arts, Tacoma Pierce County Education Center, Tacoma Open Doors, Hilltop Heritage Middle School, Lowell Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
264
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Commencement Bay, South Tacoma Channel (1.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.1°F
Average high
63.7°F
Average low
49.7°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
Annual snowfall
11.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
98
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-16,268
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
67,641
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,404

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (22 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
32
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
34
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+242 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
43.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,357
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
276,587
Average weekly wage
$1,356
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,782

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TacomaState medianUS median
Typical home value$549,797$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$557,329$510,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,869/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,357$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Tacoma, WA?
$549,797.
What is the median sale price in Tacoma, WA?
$557,329.
How long do homes take to sell in Tacoma, WA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Tacoma, WA?
Typical rent: $1,869/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tacoma, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Tacoma, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 264 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tacoma, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tacoma, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tacoma, WA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Commencement Bay, South Tacoma Channel, 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Tacoma, WA?
72 schools (39 elementary, 13 middle, 18 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tacoma, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tacoma, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tacoma, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Tacoma

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