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Opinions of Washington State (Tacoma) for Living?
Posted on 8/27/20 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 8/27/20 at 1:20 pm
I have an interview for a job in Tacoma. Schools seem very good and definitely doesn't seem to be a shortage of outdoor recreation. Can anyone offer any insight into the area? Much appreciated!
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Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:20 pm to Friedbrie
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Tacoma
Great town
Posted on 8/27/20 at 3:49 pm to Friedbrie
Most of the area is great except Seattle proper. Lots of good people and outdoor rec opportunities.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 3:56 pm to Friedbrie
Traffic can be bad but otherwise i've heard good things. Close to the airport as well
Posted on 8/27/20 at 6:54 pm to Friedbrie
Some areas on hilltop I hear are being gentrified. Other neighborhoods have gone downhill. North end appears to still be nice. Your realtor will know.
I lived there for several years. I loved the city. It's close to everything. Pro sports in Seattle. Mariners Triple A team is in Tacoma (last I knew).
Ocean beaches are 2 hours away, best beaches are 4 but the sound is right there for many types of water activities. Oregon beaches are 3 hours away.
Mountains and skiing are close. Very centrally located for a lot of activities. Lots of opportunities to fish/hunt.
You won't get bored.
I would have zero reservations about moving back if didn't commute. The traffic is definitely worse than when I left in 2005. You used to be able to count on when it's bad but that's not completely true anymore.
If working in Tacoma you won't deal with it much so that's a big plus.
Idaho is 5 hours away. As is Central Oregon. Lots of nice areas to visit in northern/eastern Washington. Vancouver in B.C. is 3.5 hours away.
I lived there for several years. I loved the city. It's close to everything. Pro sports in Seattle. Mariners Triple A team is in Tacoma (last I knew).
Ocean beaches are 2 hours away, best beaches are 4 but the sound is right there for many types of water activities. Oregon beaches are 3 hours away.
Mountains and skiing are close. Very centrally located for a lot of activities. Lots of opportunities to fish/hunt.
You won't get bored.
I would have zero reservations about moving back if didn't commute. The traffic is definitely worse than when I left in 2005. You used to be able to count on when it's bad but that's not completely true anymore.
If working in Tacoma you won't deal with it much so that's a big plus.
Idaho is 5 hours away. As is Central Oregon. Lots of nice areas to visit in northern/eastern Washington. Vancouver in B.C. is 3.5 hours away.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 9:08 pm to LSUintheNW
Northwest Tacoma and Browns Point are good. So is University Place. Gig Harbor is great, but traffic and toll bridge between it and Tacoma.
The toughest part of living for some in Western Washington is the winter weather. In December daylight is short due to being so far north and then on top of that there is nonstop drizzle for days. Heavy rainfall is rare, but it is dark and drizzly. The summers make up for it. Best summer weather in the country IMO.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 9:11 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Most of the area is great except Seattle proper. Lots of good people and outdoor rec opportunities.
Actually the worst areas are not in Seattle proper. Tacoma historically has been worse. I’d live in any Seattle neighborhood before I’d live in South Tacoma or Parkland.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 9:33 pm to Friedbrie
North End Proctor District is awesome. Everything north of 6th Ave in Tacoma proper is nice.
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