At a Glance
Median Income
$89,531
$53,770 per capita
Home Value
$882,700
Zillow: $903,021
Median Rent
$1,745/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
524/100K
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Tahoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tahoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tahoma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tahoma residents earn a median household income of $89,531 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,770. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,743 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tahoma is $882,700 , 213% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $903,021. Median rent is $1,745/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Tahoma reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,414/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Tahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tahoma has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population969
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,531
Per Capita$53,770
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$34,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
F
Home Value$882,700
Rent$1,745
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$903,021
Housing Units2,123
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent524/100K
Property2,414/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,627 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Tahoma was built in 1973.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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