Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) B
Top Pot Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Olympia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Old Milwaukee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dazed & Reused Coffee & Crafts
Coffee Shop
Metronome
Coffee Shop
Legendary Doughnuts - Tacoma
Coffee Shop
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Valhalla Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tacoma Java
Coffee Shop
Art House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cosmonaut Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Anthem Coffee and Tea
Coffee Shop
North Slope Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Cutter's Point Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Le Donut
Coffee Shop
Dolce Si
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Job Carr Cabin Museum
Museum
Fireboat No. 1
Museum
Chalet Bowl
Bowling Alley
Blue Mouse
Cinema
JazzBones
Attraction
Stadium Bowl
Stadium
Sprayground
Water Park
Tacoma Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sprayground
Water Park
Temple Theatre
Theatre Arts
Franklin Park Spray Park
Water Park
Feast Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Grand Cinema
Cinema
Century Theatres
Cinema
Rialto Theater
Theatre Arts
Pantages Theater
Theatre Arts
Tacoma Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Working Waterfront Maritime Museum
Museum
Tacoma Youth Theatre
Theatre Arts
SOTA Theatre
Theatre Arts
Tower Lanes
Bowling Alley
Uncorked Canvas
Attraction
Buffalo Soldiers Museum
Museum
McAstocker Theater
Theatre Arts
Gathering Space Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (17) C+
Peaks and Pints
Bar
Kama Aina Grill
Fast Food
North End Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Terry's
Bar
Magoo's Annex
Bar
The Spar Tavern
Bar
Hanks Bar & Pizza
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Off Day Beer and Wine
Bar
Taco Time
Fast Food
The Redd Dog
Bar
Locust Cider
Bar
The Triple Knock
Bar
Crown Bar
Bar
Komadre Kombucha Taproom
Beverages
The Red Hot
Bar
The Half Pint Pizza Pub
Bar
The Alleycat Patio & Lounge
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Shakabrah
Bar
Park Way Tavern
Bar
O'Malleys Irish Pub
Bar
State Street Bar and Grill
Bar
West End Pub and Grill
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Warner Gymnasium
Gym
Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Barre Code Tacoma
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Point Defiance/Ruston Senior Center
Community Centre
People's Community Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
NW Wellness 24/7
Gym
Union Club
Community Centre
Good Karma
Gym
Fitness for Life
Gym
The Handlebar Cycling Studio
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
9Round
Gym
Edgeworks
Gym
The Sweat Shop
Gym
Mary Joyce Community Center
Community Centre
Al Davies Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Super Studios 253
Gym
Tacoma Center YMCA
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Uplift Yoga & Healing Arts Studio
Gym
Tacoma Dance Studio
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Northern Fish Co.
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
Stadium Thirftway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Corina Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Stink
Butcher
Tacoma Boys
Grocery Store
Point Ruston Grocery
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer Tacoma-Stevens
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Celebrity Cake Studio
Bakery
Lotus Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
EJ Foods
Butcher
Marline's Deli & Health Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Harbor Greens
Grocery Store
Union Pacific Seafood Wholesaler
Seafood
Parks (30) A+
Dickman Mill Park
Park
Catherine Ursich Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Old Town Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Puget Park
Park
Judge Jack Tanner Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Jack Hyde Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Chinese Reconciliation Park
Park
South Quad
Park
Cummings Park
Park
Garfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
North Slope Historic Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (25) A-
Miki Spa Salon Boutique
Beauty
Big Value
Convenience Store
Colors
Gift Shop
GardenSphere
Florist
Pacific Northwest Shop
Gift Shop
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
RadioShack
Electronics
Jasminka
Clothing
Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Proctor Vision
Optician
Old Town Bicycle
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
The Corner Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bombay Bazaar
Convenience Store
Shampooch Self Service Dog Wash
Pets
Last Stop Computers
Electronics
Casual Comfort
Furniture
Tacoma Games
Toys
Brides for a Cause
Clothing
Lynn's Nails
Beauty
Scorpio Rising Vintage Clothing
Clothing
Tacoma Bike
Bicycle
Buzzerd's On 6th
Hairdresser
The Wedding Bell
Clothing
See more North End amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Ruston (A+)

2. North End (A+)

3. South End (C-)

4. Eastside-Enact (D+)

5. West End (D)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in North End.
Public Transit Stops (93)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
34th St N & N Proctor St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
34th St N & N Proctor St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.1% B
See more North End commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. West End (A+)

2. Newtacoma (F)

3. Central (A+)

4. Eastside-Enact (A+)

5. North End (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in North End is 147/100 - which is 25% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
See more North End cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Tacoma (C+)

2. Eastside-Enact (C)

3. Newtacoma (C-)

4. South End (C-)

5. Central (D+)

crime F

North End crime rates are 4,176 per 100k, which is 12% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,773 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
403 crimes per 100k D+
See more North End crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Northeast Tacoma (D+)

2. North End (F)

3. West End (F)

4. Central (F)

5. Eastside-Enact (F)

employment A+

The median income in North End is $107,686 - which is 71% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$107,686 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
See more North End employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. West End (A+)

2. Eastside-Enact (B+)

3. South Tacoma (B)

4. Central (B)

5. South End (B)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
City of Tacoma Marine Security Operations Center
Police
Soundview Dental Arts
Dentist
Fire Station No. 13 - Proctor
Fire Station
Fire Station No. 14
Fire Station
Northwest Retirement Center
Nursing Home
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
North End Physical Therapy
Doctor
Xtracare Dental
Dentist
Fire Station No. 9
Fire Station
Advanced Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
MultiCare On Division
Clinic
Barbara Mack, MD
Doctor
Synery 2 Wellness Studio
Doctor
Henderson Smith Chiropractic
Doctor
Bahai Dentistry
Dentist
Alliant Continuum Care
Doctor
Mary Bridge Developmental Services
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mary Bridge Children's Health Center
Clinic
Ranko's Drugs
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
Hospital
Stadium Dental
Dentist
Community by Walgreens
Pharmacy
3Dimensional Physical Therapy
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
See more North End health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Eastside-Enact (A+)

3. Newtacoma (A+)

4. North End (A+)

5. Northeast Tacoma (A+)

housing A+

North End home prices are $466,311 - which is 73% higher than Washington
Home Price
$466,311 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
See more North End housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Northeast Tacoma (A+)

2. North End (A+)

3. South End (A+)

4. Eastside-Enact (A+)

5. South Tacoma (A+)

schools A+

The North End graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A
Washington Elementary
Mason
Lowell
St Patrick School
Annie Wright Schools
Sherman
Grant
Downing
Jason Lee
Bryant
First Presbyterian Church School
Truman
Franklin
Arcadia Learning Center
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Special Services
Life Christian School
Point Defiance
Delong
Tacoma Christian Academy
Jefferson
Tacoma Waldorf School
Skyline
Stanley
Pearl Street Center
High Schools (1) F
Annie Wright Schools
Stadium
Wilson
Comm Based Trans Program
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Tcc Fresh Start
Fresh Start
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Day Reporting School
Special Services
Life Christian School
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Tacoma Christian Academy
Tacoma Business Academy
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Bates Technical High School
Pearl Street Center
Science And Math Institute
Foss
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Tacoma School Of The Arts
Oakland High School
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Summit Public School: Olympus
The Seabury School
See more North End education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. North End (A+)

2. West End (B)

3. Northeast Tacoma (B)

4. Ruston (B-)

5. Central (C+)

ratings B-

North End has an overall rating of 68% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B-
See more North End user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. South Tacoma (A+)

2. Northeast Tacoma (A)

3. South End (B-)

4. North End (B-)

5. West End (F)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

North End, Tacoma, WA Area Guide

Follow
Photo of Tacoma, WA
( 7 Ratings )

Living in North End, Tacoma, WA

Ranks better than 79% of areas Follow

North End Area Facts

What do the locals think about North End?

Based on 7 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in North End Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Tacoma, WA
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

North End Reviews

Write a review about North End Tell people what you like or don't like about North End…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In North End?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Tacoma, WA Livability

      vs

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Dickman Mill Park
      Catherine Ursich Park
      Unknown Name
      Old Town Park
      Hamilton Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Job Carr Cabin Museum
      Fireboat No. 1
      Chalet Bowl
      Blue Mouse
      JazzBones
      Stadium Bowl
      Sprayground
      Tacoma Little Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Peaks and Pints
      Kama Aina Grill
      North End Tavern
      Subway
      Terry's
      Magoo's Annex
      The Spar Tavern
      Hanks Bar & Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North End? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in North End.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North End? The cost of living in North End is 147/100 - which is 25% higher than Washington.
      North End
      147

      47% 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 North End? North End crime rates are 4,176, which are 12% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,176 per 100k people

      80% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      80% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      28%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North End? The median income in North End is $107,686 which is 71% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $107,68695% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,52169% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North End 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 North End home prices? North End home prices are $466,311 - which is 73% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $466,311152% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46054% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does North End have good schools? The North End graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      38% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is North End a good place to live? North End has an overall rating of 68% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      7 total surveys

      Tacoma neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Tacoma for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Tacoma for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Tacoma
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Tacoma
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Tacoma
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Tacoma
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024