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Tacoma, Washington · ZIP 98408

Tacoma — ZIP 98408

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Tacoma (98408) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Tacoma. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $440K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$440K
Median rent$1,351/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

$440K

Median Rent

$1,351/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 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
Mann Elementary SchoolPK–05340
37%
47%
Whitman Elementary SchoolPK–05365
27%
37%
Birney Elementary SchoolPK–05476
22%
32%
Stewart Middle School06–08650
21%
33%
Baker Middle School06–08687
19%
36%
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School06–08449
10%
31%

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.

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Demographics

Population

20,469

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98408 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 98408 has a school score of 44/100. 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 98408 is approximately $440K. 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 98408 in Tacoma has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.