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Population:196,520
Pop. Change:2%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
County: Pierce County
City:Tacoma
Zip Code:98404, 98464, ... 28 more
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City Overview

As of 2009, Tacoma's population is 196,520 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.54 percent.

The median home cost in Tacoma is $217,510. Home appreciation the last year has been -10.40 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Tacoma's cost of living is 1.34% Higher than the U.S. average.

Tacoma public schools spend $6,313 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Tacoma.

The unemployment rate in Tacoma is 9.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Tacoma jobs have Decreased by 2.40 percent.