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Tacoma is a port city on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles southwest of Seattle and 31 miles northeast of Olympia, the state capital. Tacoma is located on Commencement Bay, which serves the Port of Tacoma, a major player in international trade. Tacoma was named as one of the most livable areas in the nation.

Tacoma has installed a high-speed fiber optic network, making Tacoma America's #1 wired city. Tacoma has worked hard to revitalize downtown and the city's image. Interest in living downtown has grown and downtown Tacoma has seen a large number of people moving there.

Working in Tacoma

The Port of Tacoma is one of the largest seaports in the Pacific Northwest. There is an oil refinery operated by U.S. Oil and Refining. Labor Ready, Inc. and Russell Investments are based in the city.

Climate in Tacoma

The area has a reputation for being rainy, but Tacoma receives less rain than New York City. The Cascades and Olympic Mountains shield Tacoma from harsh weather from the north or east. The Pacific Ocean tempers severe temperatures, leaving a mild northwestern climate.

Living in Tacoma

Tacoma offers several museums in the downtown Cultural District, including the Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, and the America's Car Museum, which is currently under construction. Downtown also offers a strong Theatre District. The Theatre on the Square, the historic Rialto Theater, and the Pantages offer attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Favorite Neighborhoods in Tacoma

Tacoma has a variety of neighborhoods for renting a house or finding a great Tacoma apartment. On the east side of downtown, you'll find traditional neighborhoods with small homes and apartments designed for affordable living. In the Historic Old Town area, you'll find larger homes with views of Puget Sound and small older homes with partial views of Commencement Bay. Northwest of downtown, you'll find contemporary ranch homes and craftsman style bungalows, built in the mid-1940's. Just west of Tacoma in the hills, you'll find the North Slope neighborhood, which offers modest houses and several apartment complexes. Newer apartments for rent, condominiums, and homes are scattered throughout the South End neighborhood. You can also find older single family homes in this area south of downtown. At the northwestern edge of Tacoma, older homes for rent and ranch style houses cluster around an old industrial section in Ruston.

Puyallup, WA

Puyallup is famous for cultivation of daffodils, which are grown for global distribution. The fertile soil offers a nourishing base for vegetable and flower gardens. The city surrounds the Puyallup Fairgrounds, where the Puyallup fair attracts more than a million people every year. Puyallup is also known for its old fashioned downtown area, which hosts a variety of antique stores within walking distance of each other.

Lakewood, WA

Lakewood is near Tacoma, adjacent to McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis. These nearby military bases employ more than 34,000 people and most of Lakewood's economy is dependent on the bases.

University Place, WA

University Place is a residential and mixed business area near the waterfront of Puget Sound. The Chambers Bay golf course will host the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. Golf enthusiasts will find plenty of rental homes and apartments before the upcoming events.

Pierce County

Pierce County is famous for being the home of the Mount Rainier volcano. A diverse and thriving arts culture flourishes in Pierce County. ArtsFund supports the arts community and encourages “Art at Work” month every November. An annual festival, Wintergrass, was named “Bluegrass Festival of the Year” in 2005.

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