Moving to
Lake Tapps.

$2,091/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,091 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $742,400. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.0% county unemployment

Unemployment in Pierce County is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

226 violent crimes per 100k, whole jurisdiction

Lake Tapps doesn't have its own police department, so there's no crime rate for it alone. The figures shown are for the Pierce County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction as a whole, which runs below the national average for violent crime and covers many communities. Individual neighborhoods can differ a lot from that overall rate.

37 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 36.5 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 19% work from home.

42% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 42% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

4 public schools inside the boundary

There are 4 public schools inside the boundary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (25 miles away). There are 6 national parks and sites within a day's drive.