100 movers in Tacoma
"DO NOT book with MetroHop Relocation. As you can see by these reviews, there is a theme with their service. The sales call and team, great. Very communicative and responsive. However, the service itself has been absolutely unacceptable. MetroHop c..."
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
What to know when moving to Tacoma, WA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Washington state, property crime rates have shown a significant decrease of 43.1% from 2022 to 2025, with a current annual rate of 1,940.4 per 100,000 residents. In comparison, the national average is 1,546.9 per 100,000, meaning Washington's rate is 25.4% higher.
- Violent crime: 282.2 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 325.3, reflecting a 26.2% drop.
- Property crime: 1,940.4 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 1,546.9, with a 43.1% decrease.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 46.1% since 2022, currently at 2.8 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE).
Schools & Higher Ed
Tacoma offers access to a variety of educational institutions, with a total of 14 nearby colleges and universities. Among these are notable options such as:
- Pacific Lutheran University
- University of Puget Sound
- Tacoma Community College
- Bates Technical College
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Tacoma is home to several well-reviewed outdoor spots perfect for enjoying the natural beauty of the area. Consider visiting:
- Point Defiance Park: 4.7 stars from 16,581 reviews
- LeMay - America's Car Museum: 4.7 stars from 4,476 reviews
- Museum of Glass: 4.6 stars from 4,290 reviews
- Wright Park: 4.6 stars from 4,077 reviews
Source: Google Places API (New).