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Tacoma, Washington Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 193,556
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Washington | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $267,600 | $228,300 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Washington | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $1,573 | $1,512 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $431 | $476 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 8,489 | 20.2% |
| First Mortgage Only | 23,567 | 56.1% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 9,966 | 23.7% |
| Total | 42,022 | 100% |
Tenancy in Tacoma
| Owner-occupied homes | 42,022 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 35,144 |
| Homes for sale | 1,061 |
| Homes for rent | 3,522 |
| Total | 84,587 |
Age of Tacoma Residents
| Males | 32 |
|---|---|
| Females | 35 |
Income
| U.S. | Washington | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $29,807 | $27,081 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $36,195 | $30,778 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $22,748 | $24,383 |
Males earn $6,395 (26.2%) more than Females in Tacoma.
Commuting in Tacoma
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 62,660 |
| Carpooled | 12,052 |
| Public Transit | 4,547 |
| Bicycle | 258 |
| Walking | 3,005 |
| Other Means | 842 |
| Total, Commuted | 83,364 |
| Worked from home | 3,166 |
| Total | 86,530 |
Time Spent Commuting in Tacoma
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 2,431 |
| 5-9 | 8,324 |
| 10-14 | 13,786 |
| 15-19 | 14,981 |
| 20-24 | 11,585 |
| 25-29 | 4,383 |
| 30-34 | 9,427 |
| 35-39 | 2,209 |
| 40-44 | 3,075 |
| 45-59 | 5,987 |
| 60-89 | 4,873 |
| Over 90 | 2,303 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 14,596 | 22.6% | 16,075 | 24.9% |
| Associate Degree | 4,583 | 7.1% | 7,553 | 11.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,586 | 14.8% | 11,395 | 17.6% |
| Master's Degree | 3,391 | 5.2% | 4,444 | 6.9% |
| Professional Degree | 977 | 1.5% | 534 | 0.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 426 | 0.7% | 187 | 0.3% |
| Total (at least some college) | 33,559 | 51.9% | 40,188 | 58.1% |
| Total over 25 | 64,687 | 100% | 69,179 | 100% |
Comments on Tacoma
Latest comment on Tacoma
July 23rd, 2008
Tacoma is a beautiful city on the south of Puget Sound. It has a negative reputation among Seattlites because of its reputation for crime and terrible paper mill smell.
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July 23rd, 2008
Tacoma is a beautiful city on the south of Puget Sound. It has a negative reputation among Seattlites because of its reputation for crime and terrible paper mill smell.
– Dan
July 23rd, 2008
It’s true, it rains in Tacoma, but there’s a great view of the mountains
– John
July 23rd, 2008
Nice place, but they need to get rid of the paper mill.
– Unregistered User