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Tacoma, WA 98136
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$495,000median sale price
The median home sale price in Tacoma, WA is $495,000, down 3.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 8 days with 444 active listings. The market is currently a strong seller's market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Tacoma, WA is currently a strong seller's market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 8 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
224
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
8
Fast-moving
Active listings
444
2.0 months supply
Sale-to-list
101.3%
Above asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $495,000 |
| Median list price | $539,950 |
| Year-over-year price change | -3.9% |
| Average days on market | 8 days |
| Active inventory | 444 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.3% |
| Median price per sq ft | $322/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 224 |
| New listings (latest month) | 343 |
| Listings with a price cut | 37.6% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Tacoma, WA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $495,000 | $324/sq ft | 190 | 7 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $377,500 | $354/sq ft | 18 | 22 days |
| Townhouse | $480,000 | $266/sq ft | 7 | 58 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Tacoma housing market is currently classified as a strong seller's market with a median sale price of $495,000. Prices have fallen 3.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 8 days on market, indicating 2.0 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 444 homes listed for sale in Tacoma, Washington. The median listing price is $540K. Featured listings range from $330,000 to $1,282,000.

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Active listings
444
Homes on market
Median list price
$540K
Avg. days on market
8
Days until sale
New this week
343
Newly listed
Population
220,482
Median income
$83,857/yr
Median age
37.3 years
Owner-occupied
56.5%
College grads
33.5%
Avg commute
29 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$498,063
Zillow rent index
$1,749/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
23.7x
Price-to-income
5.9x
Source: Zillow Research
Tacoma is a community of approximately 220K residents with a median age of 37.3 years.The median household income is $83,857, which reflects a relatively affluent area with strong earning potential. 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, showing a mixed educational demographic.
Homeownership rates are at 56.5%, showing a blend of owner and renter-occupied properties. The average commute time is 29 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Tacoma offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
50 schools tracked · 31,407 students
The largest public schools serving Tacoma, WA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Stadium High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,609 students
Lincoln High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,529 students
Mount Tahoma High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,416 students
Franklin Pierce High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,138 students
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,136 students
Washington High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,024 students
Fife High School
Grades 10-12 · 864 students
Morris Ford Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 820 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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For investors evaluating Tacoma, the price-to-rent ratio of 23.7x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has softened 3.9% year-over-year, potentially creating entry opportunities for strategic buyers.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Tacoma's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Tacoma's median home price.
The median home sale price in Tacoma is $495,000, down 3.9% from last year.
Homes typically spend 8 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $83,857 per year.
With 2.0 months of supply, Tacoma is currently a strong seller's market.
There are currently 444 homes listed for sale in Tacoma, WA.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Tacoma is $498,063, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Tacoma, WA is $377,500, compared to $495,000 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Tacoma, WA is $495,000 (about $324 per square foot).
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