Central, Tacoma, WA
Living in Central
Bikeability71
Walkability66
Commute34
Public Transit70
Affordability100
Public Safety26
Airports96
Hospitals43
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+718 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black12%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$251kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$866Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Central
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 9 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 8 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Central
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central, Tacoma, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central, Tacoma, WA
Life Christian School
0 miles, W
Tacoma Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Tacoma Christian Academy
1 miles, E
Bellarmine Preparatory School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Central, Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound
1 miles, N
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
2 miles, E
Northwest College of Art & Design
2 miles, E
Faith International University
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central, Tacoma, WA
St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, E
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
1 miles, NE
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
1 miles, NE
St Clare Hospital
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Central, Tacoma, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
16 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
107 miles, N
Portland International Airport
115 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, E