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Lake Tapps, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Bennett Foster

Lake Tapps vs Nashville -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance!

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native_delilah39

What surprised you most about Lake Tapps?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Rent is about $2,004/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is s...

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Sadie Martin

Moving to Lake Tapps -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $145,250 in Lake Tapps. Rent is about $2,004/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

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native_delilah39

Moving to Lake Tapps for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 12,360 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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native_delilah39

Rent in Lake Tapps getting crazy

Hey folks, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Lake Tapps? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...

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Sadie Martin

Is it worth buying in Lake Tapps?

Hey, I'm retired and Rent is about $2,004/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, so...

2 replies 12 upvotes housing
Bennett Foster

What to expect moving to Lake Tapps?

We have two kids and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,360 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $145,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Pro...

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Noah Robinson

Starting a business in Lake Tapps?

Homes are going for about $693,300 on average. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Lake Tapps? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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Eliana

Freelancing from Lake Tapps -experience?

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $2,004/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $145,250 in Lake Tapps. Median household income is $145,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...

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stella_life

Thinking about relocating to Lake Tapps from San Diego

Been living here since 2019. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $2,004/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $145,250 in Lake Tapps. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school s...

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