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Central, Tacoma, Market Trends

  • There are 91 active listings and 13 new listings in Central, WA.
  • In Central, WA, homes sold for a median price of $480,000 in May 2026.
  • On average, properties in Tacoma, WA sell after 28 days on the market compared to 24 days last year.
  • 92 homes were sold in Tacoma, WA in May 2026, up from 86 last year.
  • Tacoma, WA is part of the Pierce County R-1 School District, with 9 Elementary Schools, 5 Middle Schools, and 6 High Schools.
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Tacoma Overview

Active Homes
91
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New Homes
13
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Open Houses
3
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Price Reduced
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Central, Tacoma Market Trends & Statistics
last updated on June 17, 2026

Schools in Central, Tacoma

Central Tacoma hosts 71 public schools with an average rating of 4 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 27 private and 4 charter schools.

School Districts
1
Elementary Schools
9
Middle Schools
5
High Schools
6
Jefferson Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10
Downing Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10
Browns Point Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10
Washington Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Geiger Montessori School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Sherman Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Point Defiance Elmentary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Lowell Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Skyline Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Mann Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Fern Hill Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Crescent Heights Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Grant Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
DeLong Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Tacoma Online Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10

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Central, Tacoma Property Insights

People

People

49% Female/Male
Avg Age is 38 Years Old
School

School

26% with College Degree
88% with High School Diploma
Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $62K
16% in Poverty
Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

7.79%

Average Tree Covering
June Temperature

June Temperature

62° Fahrenheit

H: 72°F   L: 51°F
Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Low

Compared with the National Average
Rainfall

Rainfall

47 Inches

Snowfall

Snowfall

4 Inches

Central, Tacoma Neighborhood Scores

Food

Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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