Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) B
Express Yourself
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Elite
Coffee Shop
Happy Duo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cutters Point Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Classic Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Cascade Coffe Coner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Cutter's Point Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Fuzion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pao's Donut and Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
the Stay
Coffee Shop
LadyBug Bikini Espresso
Coffee Shop
Fox Hollow Coffe
Coffee Shop
Valhalla Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Metronome
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cheney Stadium
Stadium
The Eagles Nest
Attraction
Memorial Field
Stadium
Gathering Space Art Gallery
Art Gallery
McAstocker Theater
Theatre Arts
Tower Lanes
Bowling Alley
Tacoma RC Raceway
Attraction
Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Franklin Park Spray Park
Water Park
Sprayground
Water Park
Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma
Theatre Arts
JazzBones
Attraction
Buffalo Soldiers Museum
Museum
Sprayground
Water Park
Bradley BlockHouse & Flett House
Attraction
Chalet Bowl
Bowling Alley
Blue Mouse
Cinema
Feast Arts Center
Theatre Arts
An Erratic Past
Attraction
Chambers Bay Golf Course
Attraction
Trung Nguyen Billard
Attraction
Tacoma Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sprayground
Water Park
Job Carr Cabin Museum
Museum
T-31
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) C+
Song's Teriyaki
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Yeti Yogurt
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Cheers Bar & Grill
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Pint Defiance
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bliss Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Allstar Burgers
Fast Food
Fresh Rolls
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Teriyaki Wok
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Exercise Science Center
Gym
Innovative Fitness
Gym
Source Yoga
Gym
Saline Sports Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
University Place Crossfit
Gym
Simply Hot Yoga Wellness Center
Gym
American Legion Doughboy
Community Centre
9Round
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Edgeworks
Gym
South Park And Community Center
Community Centre
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Community Centre
All Star Fitness
Gym
Topping Hope Center
Community Centre
Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse
Gym
STAR Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Warner Gymnasium
Gym
Al Davies Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
The Barre Code Tacoma
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Royal A. Gove Masonic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
EJ Foods
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Harbor Greens
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer Tacoma-Stevens
Grocery Store
Lotus Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tacoma Boys
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Marline's Deli & Health Foods
Grocery Store
Pasteleria de Vanguardia
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H&L Produce
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Fircrest Tot Lot
Playground
Whittier Park
Park
Fircrest Park
Park
Paradise Pond Park
Park
Thelma Gilmur Park
Park
Adriana Hess Wetland Park
Park
Commons of Fircrest Playground
Playground
Morrison Park
Park
Homestead Park (Expirmental Gardens)
Park
China Lake Park
Park
Homestead Park
Park
Sunset Terrace Park
Park
Oakland Madrona Park
Park
Woodside Pond Nature Park
Park
DeLong Park
Park
Cirque Bridgeport Park
Park
University Place Veterans Plaza
Park
Colgate Park
Park
Leach Creek Park
Park
CreekSide Park
Park
Colgate Playground Park
Park
War Memorial Park
Park
Senator Rosa Franklin Park
Park
South Park
Park
Conservation Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Choppers
Pets
Salon Mosaic
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Suite Skin
Beauty
Reflections Salon
Hairdresser
Fircrest Jewelers
Fashion
D'Amico's Clothing
Clothing
Fircrest Hair Design
Hairdresser
Sebastian's closet
Clothing
Variations Hair Design
Hairdresser
Diamond Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Wanda's Styling Salon
Hairdresser
Caesars Nail Spa
Beauty
Peoples furniture rental & Suites Essentials
Furniture
Hannah Nail Spa
Beauty
Tip Top Nails
Beauty
Pet & Grooming
Pets
Suburban Opticians
Optician
Sprint
Electronics
Luxury Nails
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Stewart and Sons Computer Services
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Quilt
Fabric
Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Fircrest.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
TCC TC Zone A
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone H
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone B
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone I
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone J
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone G
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone C
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone F
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone D
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone K
Bus Stop
TCC TC Zone E
Bus Stop
Mildred St S & James Ctr Plaza
Bus Stop
Mildred St S & 15th St S
Bus Stop
Mildred St S & S 12th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 48th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 48th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 56th St
Bus Stop
S. Tacoma Way & S. 56th St
Bus Stop
S 19th St & S Prospect St
Bus Stop
South Tacoma
Transit Station
S. Tacoma Way & S. 58th St
Bus Stop
S 19th St & S Trafton St
Bus Stop
S 19th St & S Trafton St
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone D
Bus Stop
Tacoma Mall Transit Center Zone E
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fircrest is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Fircrest crime rates are 2,341 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,171 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
170 crimes per 100k A
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employment A

The median income in Fircrest is $82,578 - which is 31% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$82,578 A
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fircrest Police Dept
Police
Fircrest Fire Station No. 17
Fire Station
Iora Primary Care
Clinic
Optimum Physical Therapy
Clinic
Optimum physical therapy
Clinic
Spa Apsada
Clinic
Ageiess Beauty
Clinic
Fircrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Discover Chiropractic
Clinic
Cost Less pharmacy and Wellness
Pharmacy
Aplus Healthcare
Clinic
Cosmetic and general dentistry
Dentist
Fircrest Children's Dentistry
Dentist
Psychiatry & Counseling NW
Clinic
Energy Medicine
Clinic
West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
University Place Police
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Blue Moon Healing Arts
Clinic
CityMD
Clinic
Dr. W.P. Yip Family Chiropractic Clinc
Clinic
Dr. W.P. Yip Family Chiropractic Clinc
Clinic
Integrative Health & Allergy
Clinic
U.P. Primary Care
Clinic
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Fircrest home prices are $375,600 - which is 39% higher than Washington
Home Price
$375,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Fircrest graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Whittier
Wainwright
Montessori In Motion
Evergreen Primary
Delong
Heritage Christian School
Pearl Street Center
Narrows View Intermediate
University Place Primary
University Place Special Educ
Drum Intermediate
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Tacoma Waldorf School
Geiger
Life Christian School
Madison Headstart
Franklin
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
Sunset Primary
Chambers Elementary
Manitou Park
Reed
Tacoma Christian Academy
Gray
Edison
High Schools (0) F
Foss
Oakland High School
Pearl Street Center
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Chs Drop-Out Reengagement Program
Curtis Senior High
University Place Special Educ
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Day Reporting School
Life Christian School
Curtis Junior High
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Wilson
Mt Tahoma
Tacoma Christian Academy
Tacoma Baptist Schools
Lincoln
Bates Technical High School
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Tacoma Business Academy
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Fresh Start
Comm Based Trans Program
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Special Services
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ratings A

Fircrest has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
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Fircrest, WA Area Guide

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Fircrest Area Facts

  • Fircrest has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fircrest crime rates are 37% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Fircrest is 14% higher than the Washington average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fircrest? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fircrest Tot Lot
      Whittier Park
      Fircrest Park
      Paradise Pond Park
      Thelma Gilmur Park
      Adriana Hess Wetland Park
      Commons of Fircrest Playground
      Morrison Park

      Entertainment

      Cheney Stadium
      The Eagles Nest
      Memorial Field
      Gathering Space Art Gallery
      McAstocker Theater
      Tower Lanes
      Tacoma RC Raceway
      Tacoma Musical Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Song's Teriyaki
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Yeti Yogurt
      Jack in the Box
      Cheers Bar & Grill
      Dairy Queen
      Pint Defiance

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fircrest? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Fircrest.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fircrest? The cost of living in Fircrest is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Washington.
      Fircrest
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fircrest? Fircrest crime rates are 2,341, which are 37% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,341 per 100k people

      1% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      1% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Fircrest? The median income in Fircrest is $82,578 which is 31% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $82,57849% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,26435% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      17% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fircrest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Fircrest Pharmacy
      Cost Less pharmacy and Wellness

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fircrest home prices? Fircrest home prices are $375,600 - which is 39% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $375,600103% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15922% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Fircrest have good schools? The Fircrest graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Fircrest a good place to live? Fircrest has an overall rating of 82% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      5 total surveys

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