Buying Property in Tacoma as a Foreigner
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Tacoma aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Tacoma, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West EndHood | $673,550 | 3.7% | 41 | 30 | 26 |
| The VillageHood | $697,293 | 3.3% | 57 | 30 | 26 |
| The VerandasHood | $697,293 | 3.3% | 57 | 30 | 26 |
| The Boulders At Puget SoundHood | $697,293 | 3.3% | 67 | 30 | 93 |
| Tahoma NarrowsHood | $603,821 | 4.1% | 52 | 28 | 26 |
| Stadium DistrictHood | $819,757 | 2.7% | 46 | 17 | 26 |
| South TacomaHood | $420,875 | 4.7% | 55 | 27 | 26 |
| South EndHood | $447,317 | 3.5% | 39 | 30 | 26 |
| SalishanHood | $457,364 | 5.7% | 48 | 34 | 26 |
| ProctorHood | $603,821 | 4.1% | 44 | 28 | 26 |
| Park Place NorthHood | $673,550 | 3.7% | 71 | 30 | 26 |
| Pacific AvenueHood | $447,317 | 3.5% | 44 | 30 | 26 |
| Orchard GlenHood | $420,875 | 4.7% | 52 | 27 | 26 |
| Oakland MadronaHood | $479,858 | 4.0% | 61 | 31 | 26 |
| North EndHood | $603,821 | 4.1% | 62 | 28 | 26 |
| Northeast TacomaHood | $712,289 | 3.8% | 57 | 25 | 26 |
| New TacomaHood | $382,386 | 5.7% | 48 | 11 | 26 |
| Mullen Cove ApartmentsHood | $420,875 | 4.7% | 48 | 27 | 26 |
| McKinley HillHood | $457,364 | 5.7% | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| McCarver NeighborhoodHood | $479,858 | 4.0% | 43 | 31 | 26 |
| Lower PortlandHood | $450,000 | — | 57 | 3 | 26 |
| Lincoln International DistrictHood | $474,859 | 4.3% | 37 | 21 | 26 |
| HilltopHood | $479,858 | 4.0% | 39 | 31 | 26 |
| Fort NisquallyHood | $673,550 | 3.7% | 71 | 30 | 26 |
| Fern HillHood | $437,470 | 4.3% | 52 | 31 | 26 |
| EastsideHood | $457,364 | 5.7% | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Dixon VillageHood | $420,875 | 4.7% | 57 | 27 | 26 |
| Central TacomaHood | $479,858 | 4.0% | 52 | 31 | 26 |
| Brewery DistrictHood | $382,386 | 5.7% | 35 | 11 | 26 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 33.7 |
| 3.4 |
| +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
