South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Living in South Tacoma
Bikeability48
Walkability40
Commute37
Public Transit58
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports97
Hospitals39
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black14%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value-$5.1k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$963Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Tacoma
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in South Tacoma
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Tacoma
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
1 miles, S
Tacoma Baptist Schools
1 miles, SE
Bellarmine Preparatory School
2 miles, N
Heritage Christian School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
3 miles, NE
Northwest College of Art & Design
4 miles, NE
University of Puget Sound
4 miles, N
Faith International University
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
St Joseph Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
4 miles, NE
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
4 miles, NE
St Clare Hospital
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
18 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
109 miles, N
Portland International Airport
112 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, E