Tacoma, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 81,037 housing units in Tacoma.
This represents a 7.8% growth from 75,147 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 81,023 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 14 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Tacoma is about 54.8%.
Tacoma's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.1%.
Average household size is 2.45 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Tacoma were built after 1959.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 5.10% |
| One Bedroom | 18.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 29% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $123,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $111,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $504 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 10.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 57.70% |
| Debt Free | 24.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 22.2% |
