Virginia
Tacoma is a small town in Virginia with a population of 141. Residents earn $46,313 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tacoma receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Tacoma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tacoma is $46,313, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tacoma is $109,500, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Tacoma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches, including 47.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,313 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,096 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,964 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 231 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Commute Time | 58.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $109,500 |
| 61% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $70 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.3% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 21,701/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.6 inches |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,994 ft (608 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9352°N, 82.5306°W |
| County FIPS | 51720 |
Winner: Republican by 43.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 58.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |