Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
J Louis Cakes, Gelato, & More
Coffee Shop
Around the Corner Cafe 2
Coffee Shop
Dairy Queen / Orange Julius
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fox Hollow Coffe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cascade Coffe Coner
Coffee Shop
Bob's Java Jive
Coffee Shop
LadyBug Bikini Espresso
Coffee Shop
Jump Start Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe La Vie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wide Awake Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
the Stay
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Connie's Donuts & Espresso
Coffee Shop
Beeyond Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ladybug Espresso
Coffee Shop
Classic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Tacoma RC Raceway
Attraction
Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma
Theatre Arts
Memorial Field
Stadium
Gathering Space Art Gallery
Art Gallery
McAstocker Theater
Theatre Arts
Cheney Stadium
Stadium
Trung Nguyen Billard
Attraction
Buffalo Soldiers Museum
Museum
Franklin Park Spray Park
Water Park
Regal Lakewood Cinema 15
Cinema
The Eagles Nest
Attraction
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House
Attraction
LeMay - America's Car Museum
Museum
Feast Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sprayground
Water Park
JazzBones
Attraction
Tacoma Dome
Stadium
Washington State History Museum
Museum
T-31
Attraction
Museum of Glass
Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
Museum
Museum of Glass
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Museum
SOTA Theatre
Theatre Arts
Tacoma Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (50) A+
Mule Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Airport Tavern
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
See's Candies
Sweets
Edison City Alehouse
Bar
Candy Tyme
Sweets
Wetzel's Pretzels
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Flaming Wok
Fast Food
Ruby Thai
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blazing Onion Burgers, Brews & Spirits
Bar
Menchie's
Sweets
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Tacos Guaymas
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Community Centre
South Park And Community Center
Community Centre
All Star Fitness
Gym
Topping Hope Center
Community Centre
STAR Center
Community Centre
Royal A. Gove Masonic Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Al Davies Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Eastside Senior Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
REACH Youth Center
Community Centre
Exercise Science Center
Gym
Innovative Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Source Yoga
Gym
American Legion Doughboy
Community Centre
Saline Sports Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
University Place Crossfit
Gym
Grit City
Gym
People's Community Center
Community Centre
Simply Hot Yoga Wellness Center
Gym
Lakewood Community Center
Community Centre
Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse
Gym
Groceries (3) C-
Pasteleria de Vanguardia
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Marline's Deli & Health Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
East Asia Market
Grocery Store
H&L Produce
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer Tacoma-Stevens
Grocery Store
Panadería La Plasita
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
EJ Foods
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Celebrity Cake Studio
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Harbor Greens
Grocery Store
Parks (33) A+
South Park
Park
South End Recreational Area
Park
Wapato Hills Park
Park
Lincoln Heights Park
Park
Oakland Madrona Park
Park
Commons of Fircrest Playground
Playground
Manitou Park
Park
Woodside Pond Nature Park
Park
Alling Park
Park
Leach Creek Park
Park
Sawyer Tot Lot
Park
Wapato Park
Park
CreekSide Park
Park
Irving Park
Park
Whittier Park
Park
Gas Station Park
Park
Oak Tree Park
Park
Thelma Gilmur Park
Park
Fircrest Tot Lot
Playground
Lincoln-Eldridge Park
Park
Fircrest Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Stanley Playfield
Park
Pac Ave Park
Park
Senator Rosa Franklin Park
Park
Shops (166) A+
Brown's Flowers
Florist
Belina Interiors
Interior Decoration
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Tacoma Pierce County
Home Improvement
Botanica Buena Suerte Barber
Hairdresser
The Dance Collection
Clothing
Cyphers & Kallander
Furniture
Thais Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Judys Intimate Apparel
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Green PC
Electronics
South Tacoma Vision Clinic
Optician
Nordstrom
Department Store
Tacoma Shave Company
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Bergman Luggage
Fashion
Brow Arc
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Charlotte Russe
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
Elmo's Books
Books
Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Express
Clothing
Aldo
Shoes
CC Hair Salon
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Ruston (A+)

2. North End (A+)

3. South End (C-)

4. Eastside-Enact (D+)

5. West End (D)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.1% take public transportation in South Tacoma.
Public Transit Stops (96)
Stops & Stations A+
S. Tacoma Way & S. 48th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 48th St
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone D
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone E
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone C
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone J
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 56th St
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone K
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone F
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone B
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone L
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone I
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone G
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 56th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 58th St
Bus Stop
South Tacoma
Transit Station
S. Tacoma Way & S. 60th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 62nd St
Bus Stop
Thompson Ave & S 39th St
Bus Stop
03
Bus Stop
S 19th St & S Prospect St
Bus Stop
S 19th St & S Trafton St
Bus Stop
S 19th St & S Trafton St
Bus Stop
Center St & Yakima Ave
Bus Stop
Center St & Yakima Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. West End (A+)

2. Newtacoma (F)

3. Central (A+)

4. Eastside-Enact (A+)

5. North End (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in South Tacoma is 123/100 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Tacoma (C+)

2. Eastside-Enact (C)

3. Newtacoma (C-)

4. South End (C-)

5. Central (D+)

crime F

South Tacoma crime rates are 12,524 per 100k, which is 236% higher than Washington
Property Crime
10,538 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,987 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Northeast Tacoma (D+)

2. North End (F)

3. West End (F)

4. Central (F)

5. Eastside-Enact (F)

employment B

The median income in South Tacoma is $58,515 - which is 7% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$58,515 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. West End (A+)

2. Eastside-Enact (B+)

3. South Tacoma (B)

4. Central (B)

5. South End (B)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bird Dental
Dentist
Fire Station No. 7
Fire Station
Tacoma Denture Clinic
Dentist
Urgent Care
Clinic
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Bright Now! Dental
Dentist
Tacoma Police HQ
Police
Tacoma Fire Prevention Division
Fire Station
Fire Station No. 8
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Ankle & Foot Clinic
Clinic
Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C.
Clinic
Fire Station #8
Fire Station
M Street Dentistry
Dentist
Allenmore Medical
Doctor
Allenmore Medical
Doctor
Iora Primary Care
Clinic
Sound to Mountain Dental Health Center
Dentist
Lincoln Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Douglas J. Knight Orthodontics
Dentist
Three Sector Police Station
Police
MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
Hospital
Tacoma Medical Clinic
Clinic
Allenmore Children & Young Adult
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Eastside-Enact (A+)

3. Newtacoma (A+)

4. North End (A+)

5. Northeast Tacoma (A+)

housing A+

South Tacoma home prices are $268,078 - which is equal to Washington
Home Price
$268,078 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
47% A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Northeast Tacoma (A+)

2. North End (A+)

3. South End (A+)

4. Eastside-Enact (A+)

5. South Tacoma (A+)

schools D-

The South Tacoma graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (7) D-
Madison Headstart
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
Edison
Gray
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Tacoma Baptist Schools
Reed
Manitou Park
Arlington
Mann
Whitman
Whittier
Tacoma Waldorf School
Stewart
Life Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Birney
Tacoma Christian Academy
Stanley
Lyon
Soar Academy Public Charter School
Harrison Prep School
Hrrs Juan Diego Academy
Franklin
Evergreen Primary
High Schools (4) F
Mt Tahoma
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Oakland High School
Tacoma Baptist Schools
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Foss
Lincoln
Life Christian School
Industrial Design Engineering And Art
Tacoma Christian Academy
Harrison Prep School
Northwest Career And Technical High School
Re-Entry High School
Tacoma School Of The Arts
Summit Public School: Olympus
Bates Technical High School
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Tacoma Business Academy
Pearl Street Center
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Chs Drop-Out Reengagement Program
Curtis Senior High
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Day Reporting School
Fresh Start
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North End (A+)

2. West End (B)

3. Northeast Tacoma (B)

4. Ruston (B-)

5. Central (C+)

ratings A+

South Tacoma has an overall rating of 88% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. South Tacoma (A+)

2. Northeast Tacoma (A)

3. South End (B-)

4. North End (B-)

5. West End (F)

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South Tacoma Area Facts

  • South Tacoma has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Tacoma crime rates are 23% higher than the Tacoma average
  • Cost of living in South Tacoma is 4% lower than the Tacoma average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Tacoma? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Park
      South End Recreational Area
      Wapato Hills Park
      Lincoln Heights Park
      Oakland Madrona Park
      Commons of Fircrest Playground
      Manitou Park
      Woodside Pond Nature Park

      Entertainment

      Tacoma RC Raceway
      Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma
      Memorial Field
      Gathering Space Art Gallery
      McAstocker Theater
      Cheney Stadium
      Trung Nguyen Billard
      Buffalo Soldiers Museum

      Food & Drink

      Mule Tavern
      Subway
      Airport Tavern
      Domino's
      Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
      See's Candies
      Edison City Alehouse
      Candy Tyme

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Tacoma? Of all people who commute, 5.1% take public transportation in South Tacoma.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Tacoma? The cost of living in South Tacoma is 123/100 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
      South Tacoma
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Tacoma
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Tacoma? South Tacoma crime rates are 12,524, which are 236% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      12,524 per 100k people

      439% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      439% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in South Tacoma? The median income in South Tacoma is $58,515 which is 7% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $58,5156% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,7254% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is South Tacoma a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
      MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Ranko's Drugs
      Community by Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Anchor Physical Therapy
      Elite Physical Therapy
      Franciscan Plastic Surgery Associates
      Synery 2 Wellness Studio
      Alliant Continuum Care
      3Dimensional Physical Therapy
      Dr. Chambers
      Aestetica Clinique - Louis Potyondy

      A+ Housing

      What are South Tacoma home prices? South Tacoma home prices are $268,078 - which is equal to Washington
      Median home value
      $268,07845% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27935% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does South Tacoma have good schools? The South Tacoma graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Tacoma a good place to live? South Tacoma has an overall rating of 88% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      4 total surveys

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