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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Senator Rosa Franklin Park
      Peck Athletic Complex
      Stanley Playfield
      Washington Park
      Jefferson Park
      Ferry Park
      Irving Park
      DeLong Park

      Entertainment

      Franklin Park Spray Park
      JazzBones
      McAstocker Theater
      Gathering Space Art Gallery
      Memorial Field
      Buffalo Soldiers Museum
      Feast Arts Center
      Cheney Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      The Red Hot
      Taco Bell
      Komadre Kombucha Taproom
      Off Day Beer and Wine
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 8.2% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 127/100 - which is 7% higher than Washington.
      Central
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Tacoma
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central? Central crime rates are 12,415, which are 283% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      12,415 per 100k people

      444% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      444% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $62,569 which is equal to Washington.
      Median household income
      $62,56913% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,71610% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
      MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Ranko's Drugs
      Community by Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Anchor Physical Therapy
      Elite Physical Therapy
      Franciscan Plastic Surgery Associates
      Synery 2 Wellness Studio
      Alliant Continuum Care
      3Dimensional Physical Therapy
      Dr. Chambers
      Aestetica Clinique - Louis Potyondy

      A+ Housing

      What are Central home prices? Central home prices are $294,318 - which is 9% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $294,31859% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,35242% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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