Tacoma Public Schools, WA
Living in Tacoma Public Schools
Bikeability56
Walkability49
Commute32
Public Transit61
Affordability49
Public Safety34
Airports96
Hospitals45
Colleges66
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Schools47
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Residents
224kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
31%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black10%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$285kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$282 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tacoma Public Schools
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Tacoma Public Schools
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 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 Tacoma Public Schools
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tacoma Public Schools, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tacoma Public Schools, WA
Tacoma Christian Academy
1 miles, S
Tacoma Christian Academy
1 miles, S
Community Montessori
1 miles, SE
St Patrick School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Tacoma Public Schools, WA
University of Puget Sound
1 miles, NW
Northwest College of Art & Design
1 miles, E
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
1 miles, SE
Faith International University
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tacoma Public Schools, WA
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
0 miles, NE
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
1 miles, NE
St Joseph Medical Center
1 miles, SE
St Francis Community Hospital
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Tacoma Public Schools, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
15 miles, NE
Bellingham International Airport
106 miles, N
Portland International Airport
115 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, E