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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Rust Park
      Baltimore Park
      Ruston Way
      Kids' Zone Playground
      Jane Clark Park
      Point Defiance Park
      Vassault Park
      Cummings Park

      Entertainment

      Century Theatres
      Lowland Anoa
      Siamang
      TBD PDZA space
      Asian Elephants
      Budgie Buddies
      Clouded Leopard Cub Den
      Magellanic Penguins

      Food & Drink

      The Blue Octopus
      What a Catch
      Terry's
      Dairy Queen
      Kama Aina Grill
      Subway
      KFC
      Round Table Clubhouse

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ruston? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Ruston.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ruston? The cost of living in Ruston is 146/100 - which is 23% higher than Washington.
      Ruston
      146

      46% 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 Ruston? Ruston crime rates are 4,247, which are 31% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,247 per 100k people

      86% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      86% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ruston? The median income in Ruston is $89,184 which is 42% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $89,18461% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,86084% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Ruston a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Ruston home prices? Ruston home prices are $446,950 - which is 66% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $446,950142% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,52461% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Ruston have good schools? The Ruston graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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