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The median home price in Tacoma by neighborhood
How much does it cost to buy a house in Tacoma? Tacoma has been an attractive choice for buyers because of our relatively low home prices. Those low prices have increased quite a bit in the past 5 years. The 2020 median home price in Pierce County is $375,000 and the average ...
Where to Run in Tacoma (If You’re a Beginning Runner)
Tacoma is called the City of Destiny, but it could also just as easily be called the City of Hills. This can make it especially challenging for those of us who want to bike around town, and it can also be especially daunting if you’re starting your running journey. If you’r...
Complete List of Cities and Neighborhoods in Pierce County, Washington
Here at MovetoTacoma.com we are super proud of our clickable neighborhood map. If you’re trying to understand where cities and neighborhoods around Pierce County are located in relation to one another, we don’t think you will find a better resource. You can compare ...
Which Neighborhoods are in North Tacoma?
North Tacoma is located North of 6th Avenue and goes until you hit the Puget Sound. Neighborhoods typically considered North Tacoma neighborhoods include: Stadium District Stadium is a perfect mix of everything that makes Tacoma wonderful. From the iconic Stadium High Sc...
How to go for a hike in Pt Defiance Park in Tacoma
I’ve lived in or around Tacoma almost my whole life. Like most people I get in my ruts and I noticed there were a lot of cool things other folks in Tacoma were doing that I’d never tried. That’s when I started the series TryTacoma.tv. One if the first things I...
It’s Hot in Tacoma! Cool off at these three great waterfront parks!
WantIt’s no secret, Pacific Northwesterners both love and can’t handle the heat of summer! I grew up in Pierce County- but I didn’t grow up fleeing to the Tacoma waterfront on hot days. First, I lived in the county and we went to lakes for that stuff- b...
Indo Asian Street Eatery in Tacoma, WA
One of my favorite places to eat in Tacoma is Indo Asian Street Eatery in Tacoma’s Stadium District. The flavors of the food are incredible. Owner Yu Nanakornphanom works there with his parents and wife. Yu’s parents owned a food store in Thailand and now they all...
The Parkway Tavern: Stadium’s Neighborhood Bar
Tacoma’s Parkway Tavern isn’t just one of the best bars in Tacoma, it’s one of the best bars in the world- just ask the folks who crowd into The Parkway year round to sample it’s stunning variety of delicious beers. To be among the most hard core beer fa...
Restaurants Open Late in Tacoma
While others blissfully slumber, you’re up, wide-eyed and ready to roll. Maybe you’ve indulged in a libation or two. Maybe you’re just a nightowl. Whatever the case, if you forage through you cupboards and come up empty handed for something that satisfies, you don’t nee...
How to Find a Rental in Tacoma’s Overheated Rental Market
Renting in Tacoma is HARD right now. The stats are showing Tacoma Rents increased 13% over last year, which is squeezing Tacomans and making it harder for people to find places to rent. At the same time, there are very few new rentals being built- which has created the most com...
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