Move to Tacoma Blog
Hidden Tacoma Neighborhoods: 5 Unique Waterfront Communities
Today we’ve gathered 5 hidden Tacoma, Washington neighborhoods. Each one offers a unique waterfront living experience away from the mainstream. The neighborhoods are Titlow Beach, Salmon Beach, Day Island, Commencement Bay/ Marine View Drive, and Thea Foss. These hidden T...
How to Make Friends in Tacoma, Washington
Do you want to know how to make friends in Tacoma, Washington? Whether you’re the worlds biggest extrovert or the most introverted introvert we have some ideas for you to find your people in the City of Destiny! There are all kinds of ways to make friends in Tacoma. For t...
Does it rain a lot in Tacoma, Washington?
Does it rain a lot in Tacoma, Washington? Is it horrible and dark in the winter? Here at MovetoTacoma.com we have a lot of conversations with people moving to Tacoma. One of the questions they always ask, (particularly people from the sunnier states like Texas, California, and ...
What’s it like living in the North Slope Historic District of Tacoma?
Wondering what it’s like living in Tacoma’s North Slope Historic District? We’ve interviewed the people who live there to find out what they like (and don’t like!) about living in the North Slope. What’s it like living in the North Slope Historic D...
Can You Swim in the Puget Sound?
Have you ever been swimming in the Puget Sound? Growing up I don’t remember going into the Puget Sound at all. Not even on a boat! Swimming in lakes like Ohop or Spanaway? Sure. But actually swimming in Commencement Bay? No. Certainly not in the winter. Can you swim in the Pu...
What’s it like living in the Midland Area of Tacoma?
Want to know what it’s like living in the Midland area of Tacoma? Since 2015 we’ve been building a neighborhood guide with information straight from the people who live in Tacoma’s neighborhoods. Their words and recommendations have built this site. In this article ...
What’s it like living in the Stadium District of Tacoma?
Want to know what it’s like living in Tacoma’s Stadium District? When we set out to build the Tacoma Neighborhood Guide back in 2015 we went straight to the people who live in Tacoma’s neighborhoods, and their recommendations have built this site. We have created this...
What’s it like living in Central Tacoma? We asked the neighbors.
Want to know what it’s like living in Central Tacoma? When we set out to build the Tacoma Neighborhood Guide back in 2015 we went straight to the people who live in Tacoma’s neighborhoods. We have created this site using surveys of people who live in neighborhoods a...
Should I Move to Tacoma, Portland, or Seattle?
Are you moving to the Pacific Northwest and trying to decide whether to move to Tacoma, Portland, or Seattle? In this article we will break down information about all three and talk about the benefits and challenges of each city. At the end we will throw in a few “bonus...
Why People Move to Tacoma to Retire
Thinking about moving to Tacoma to retire? While Tacoma might not be the most obvious place people think of when they imagine retiring, many people do choose Tacoma when it’s time to retire. Since starting MovetoTacoma.com in 2015 I’ve spoken with hundreds of people...