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Medina, OH vs Tacoma, WA

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Highlights
- Household income in Tacoma, is 4% less than it is in Medina and is 1% above the National Average.
- Medina unemployment rate is 3.5%.
- Tacoma unemployment rate is 7.3%.

Economy
 Medina, OHTacoma, WAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.5%7.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.8%1.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth24.6%39.9%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%10.1%6.2%
 Income Taxes4.3%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$37,631$37,263$37,638
 Household Income$72,688$69,956$69,021
 Family Median Income$95,205$87,128$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Medina, OHTacoma, WAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K9.0%8.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.3%3.3%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K5.1%6.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%6.9%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.6%7.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.0%8.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.6%10.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.2%13.5%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K19.2%18.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K10.4%8.3%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K7.4%6.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Medina, OHTacoma, WAUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.0%14.3%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science6.1%5.3%6.5%
 Community, social services3.0%2.7%1.8%
 Legal0.7%1.3%1.2%
 Education, library5.5%6.5%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.8%1.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.6%6.1%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.3%4.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.4%2.1%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving8.6%5.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.2%3.4%3.6%
 Personal care2.5%2.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%19.8%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.3%0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.2%8.9%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving11.5%14.7%13.1%

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Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 3 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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ZIPS IN MEDINA, OHIO
44256
ZIPS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
98404, 98409, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98422, 98408, 98418, 98403, 98465, 13 total

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