Tacoma, VA

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
141 Population 300/sq mi density
$46,313 Median Income $21,096 per capita
$109,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,500 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,313
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,500
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.3%
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.6%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Tacoma Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population141
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans99.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,313
Per Capita$21,096
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
Commute58 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity43.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation1,994 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute58 min
Broadband61.0%

Is Tacoma a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Tacoma has a population of 141 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

141
Total Population
300
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Tacoma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tacoma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tacoma is $46,313, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes.

Income: Tacoma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,313
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,096
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$50,964

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)231

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare49
Retail37
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time58.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tacoma is $109,500, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,500
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$70
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.3%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.2%

Property Tax

In Tacoma, 43.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.8% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tacoma vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.6%
36% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure36.9%
Asthma12.1%
COPD10.0%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress22.6%
Physical Distress17.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death21,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.8/10
Exercise Access92.6%
Healthcare Facilities49

Crime Rates: Tacoma vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Tacoma has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall47.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,994 ft (608 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates36.9352°N, 82.5306°W
County FIPS51720
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.6-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.3%
49% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.58
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density300/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants30
Retail Stores37

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute58.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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