Tacoma, Washington · ZIP 98406

Tacoma — ZIP 98406

Tacoma (98406) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Tacoma. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $626K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency53%

Avg reading proficiency65%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$626K

Median rent$2,193/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$626K

Median Rent

$2,193/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

22,783

Violent Crime

3,792

Property Crime

18,991

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pierce County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Jefferson Elementary School	PK–05	358	62%	72%
Downing Elementary School	PK–05	298	62%	67%
Grant Elementary School	KG–05	378	57%	67%
Skyline Elementary School	PK–05	329	47%	52%
Dr. Dolores Silas High School	09–12	1,160	35%	68%
Tacoma Online High School	09–12	497	Not reported	Not reported
Tacoma Online Middle School	06–08	170	Not reported	Not reported
Tacoma Online Elementary School	KG–05	144	Not reported	Not reported
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center	06–12	21	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,642

Median Income

$104K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98406 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 98406 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98406 is approximately $626K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 98406 in Tacoma has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.