Pierce County | Population: ~229,800 | Seattle-Tacoma Metro
A historic port city on Puget Sound south of Seattle, Tacoma has a growing arts and museum scene (the Museum of Glass and Chihuly Bridge of Glass), Mount Rainier views, and generally more affordable housing than Seattle or the Eastside.
The Stadium District and North End offer historic homes and city views, Proctor District has a walkable small-town commercial strip, Old Town sits along the waterfront, and the Hilltop neighborhood is seeing active revitalization near downtown.
Stadium District — Historic homes near landmark Stadium High School and city views.
Proctor District — A walkable small-town commercial strip in North Tacoma.
Old Town — Tacoma’s original waterfront settlement, now a quiet historic pocket.
North End — Established homes near Point Defiance Park and the Tacoma Narrows.
Hilltop — A historic, diversifying neighborhood close to downtown.
Central Tacoma — A mixed, historic core near downtown and the university.
McKinley Hill — An established East Tacoma neighborhood with valley views.
6th Avenue — A dining and nightlife corridor connecting downtown to the west side.
South Tacoma — A more affordable, industrial-adjacent residential area.
Downtown/Waterfront — The Museum of Glass, UW Tacoma, and the Foss Waterway.
- Museum of Glass, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, and a growing arts district
- Clear-day views of Mount Rainier from much of the city
- University of Washington Tacoma anchors a revitalizing downtown
- Link light rail connection toward Seattle
Spokane remains one of the more affordable metro markets in Washington, drawing buyers priced out of the Puget Sound region, with South Hill and Kendall Yards commanding a premium over other parts of the city.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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