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Tacoma, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
220,482
Population
4,434/sq mi density
$83,857
Median Income
$44,756 per capita
$454,600
Home Value
$486,501 Zillow
$1,597
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
245 sunny days/yr
845
Violent Crime/100K
5,221 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,857 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$454,600 home value, $1,597/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
845 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$454,600
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,597/mo
37% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
93,857
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$454,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$486,501
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median List Price
$495,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.5%
Owner-Occupied
43.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,597/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,755/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
32 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
143
Price Drops
27.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$329
Active Inventory
312
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $454,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $486,501 |
| Median Sale Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $495,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $329 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,597 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,755 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.9% |
| Homes Sold | 143 |
| Active Inventory | 312 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $329 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 93,857 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |