By Vince Sanders
Updated: Aug 20, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
101 movers in Tacoma
"O'Neill was my mid range quote for my move from Oregon to Arizona. The driver was outstanding, and went beyond the call of duty; however, I ended up with smashed antique dishes, a dented instant pot, broken pots, a concrete buddha broken in half (..."
"We have used moving companies 5 times in the past 25 years with no problems. I was expecting this from Lile. No supervision on packing. Items left behind. ( Glad it wasn’t cross country) Packed clothes flat when I asked for wardrobe containers. Br..."
"Original price quote was $1,674 for a one bedroom apartment with 286 cu ft. Price actually charged at time of pick up on June 30th was $1,675 based on 300 cu. ft. $150 in parking materials (even though it says they are free on the form), for a t..."
"I had a wonderful experience with Miracle Man Movers. They were fast, professional and considerate. I highly recommend this moving company and reasonable with their rate."
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).