Living in Tacoma
Tacoma is a city in Washington, United States, home to 222,906 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 7%, #391 of 6,227), digital natives (top 11%, #496 of 4,750), car-free households (top 14%, #518 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tacoma
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Tacoma, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 28 min and sets around 1:22; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Tacoma ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,745 of 11,898 | #233 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,826 of 9,771 | #45 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,155 of 8,006 | #171 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,677 of 6,237 | #138 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,541 of 9,474 | #195 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,811 of 9,474 | #228 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,220 of 10,762 | #221 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #1,071 of 4,537 | #22 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #893 of 4,444 | #17 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #1,343 of 3,053 | #38 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,181 of 7,271 | #155 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #391 of 6,227 | #11 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #518 of 3,933 | #12 of 137 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #312 of 2,119 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,516 of 8,006 | #61 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 30 | #8,854 of 12,111 | #138 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #912 of 4,114 | #16 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,464 of 7,271 | #68 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,397 of 9,474 | #171 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #17,346 of 18,063 | #385 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #3,607 of 16,523 | #197 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #17,192 of 18,063 | #383 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #6,005 of 16,523 | #171 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,188 of 21,167 | #47 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,903 of 12,111 | #165 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,576 of 6,413 | #105 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,372 of 12,111 | #75 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #496 of 4,750 | #11 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fircrest 6 km
- Fife 7 km
- University Place 8 km
- Milton (Washington) 10 km
- Midland (Washington) 10 km
- Lakewood (Washington) 11 km
- Wollochet 11 km
- Parkland (Washington) 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.