Lake Tapps, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
12,360 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$145,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$693,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$960 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,808 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
5
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 41
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 4 0 49
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 1 45
Dec 6 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 7%

Schools

North Tapps Middle School
1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Lake Tapps Elementary
2 miles, NW 4.6 star
Dieringer Heights Elementary
2 miles, SE 4.6 star

Colleges

Green River College
6 miles, N 1.9 star
Pierce College-Puyallup
7 miles, SW 1.9 star
Gene Juarez Academy
9 miles, NW 1.4 star
Cortiva Institute-Seattle
9 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Multicare Auburn Medical Center
6 miles, N 2.3 star
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
7 miles, W 2.3 star
St Francis Community Hospital
8 miles, NW 3.2 star
St Elizabeth Hospital
9 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
109 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
115 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
159 miles, SE 1 star