I'm born and raised here and I agree don't move here we got too many people here already and if you don't want to be here please get out because we don't want to hear either
Great video. As a black man born and raised in Texas and then living in Florida for 7 years before moving to Seattle WA, I can say that I love Seattle/Tacoma but it has taken us a couple years to adjust to the Gloom. Having no sun really does affect you. But as you said it’s from October to March but then beautiful beautiful days!
I grew up there but moved away a long time ago. Point Defiance is also fantastic, beautiful park and zoo. If you are working in Seattle, just be warned the commute from Tacoma is brutal. Multiple buses, sometimes the park and ride is full, lines 100 people deep to get on the bus in the dark and rain. If you aren't used to that, it can be soul crushing. If you can live and work in Tacoma, you'll be much happier.
Having grown up in Europe I can state with great certainty that the entire west coast is a food desert, PERIOD. If you know where to look for stellar food you better know those little 'islands' where your money won't be totally wasted. Been to over half of the US, and the best food I actually had in the midwestern states. But that might have changed now as well, who knows. Some great food can be had in Port Townsend though.
I was born and raised in Tacoma worked in detention for 25 years. Had to retire sell the home moved over to eastern Washington because Tacoma is way too expensive now and way too liberal, but it will always be home. I always find myself back on the west side like I said it’s home.
I enjoy the Almond Rocha factory, the car museum, I haven't been to the mirror museum yet, but I intend too....Oh ya! Tacoma is diverse, and I love the individuality of the peoples as well
I have lived here most of my life. I'll work here and retire somewhere cheaper because its nuts! Folks moved down from seattle and drove UP the price of everything!
I am Cambodain American. I grown up here in TACOMA Washington seen 1981, 2024.All my Family’s love staying here our city Tacoma.My Favorite Duckes water front st.offcourse we can raised chicken. Every ones in family’s had a big land we grown vegetables fruits.we are enjoying life not stress. Many beautiful places. Don’t think TACOMA is BAD not AT ALL
Stopped in Tacoma on the way to Seattle for a few hours and it was actually a really good time. Went to an amazing coffee shop, followed by a Mexican restaurant. Wasn’t a fan of the food, however my uncle and aunt liked it and we got to meet the owner and hang out with that queen for the entirety of our meal and she able to give us a lot of info about Tacoma and Seattle as well!(:
I was born in Tacoma, but moved around the age of 3 to NJ and later to Chicago. I always wanted to visit my birth place. Your video has encouraged me to do so. Thanks
Love T-town. Nice shout out to Bluebeard. They roast! That intro clip of thunderstorms...is that from Florida? She says correctly, we don't get those storms. She forgot to mention Point Defiance, the historic theater district, and general availability of parking. Last: we have distinct neighborhoods, each with their own character.
yes you are correct and will do other videos with more detail of the area...sometimes it's difficult to get all information in about one city...in another video will include other landmarks. Thank you for your feedback
Tacoma traffic ain’t nothing compared to Los Angeles and San Diego or New York. I’ve lived all over. Washington is still a top state in the lower 48 states. My only complaint is democrats controll everything in this state. Voters in Seattle are the majority and as such set standards for the whole state. Sucks for agriculture on the eastern side
As someone who is Seattle native and have driven in NYC I will say if we compare person to person on the road with NYC Seattle drivers purely are one of the worst in attentive passive non proactive horrible drivers. NYC driver are quick on their feet oops I mean on their pedal and Swifty So things move along more smoothly for the amount of lane and people moving in NYC
Facts I use an umbrella , and there is no great hospitality so be ready for that people have a greater cold shoulder then most im southern I came for camping hiking waterfalls I came for all the outdoor stuff. I can say they have to many rules to see sights traffic is bad and people on too much coffee, they will run you. The freak over, so get Uber. They are rude, bossy, overbearing, and the highway is double the problem.
This whole 'Washingtonians don't use umbrellas BS' is utter nonsense. Of course you can, should, and are definitely allowed to use one if you so please (I DO for cryin' out loud, 'cause it's the smart thing to do. It makes you stay dry when others get wet and miserable, hahaha). In fact, I know lots of born and raised Washingtonians who swear by using an umbrella when it's called for. Gee, that we even have to discuss something like that... In my mind it is a fact of life that people from different regions have different social characteristics, nothing wrong with that. There are plenty of majorly awesome, helpful, decent, kind, and outrageously wonderful people here in WA (I am one dare I say). As for too many rules... can you give examples as to what bothered you personally? Traffic around the bigger cities IS bad, especially during rush hour, but no different from any other big cities in the country (I have seen many dozens of them myself, so I know). Not everybody drinks coffee, it is a bit of a stereotype, and those who do... so what? They love their coffee, let them be. It sounds to me like you really dislike being here, and I am sorry that you feel that way about WA and our people. For myself this is the one and only state in the US that I consider home. We have 50 to choose from. I am certain that everybody can - with a little effort - find the one right for THEM. Take what resonates with you and what you love about a place, country, people, etc., and leave the rest. In the meantime simply enjoy being able to be in such a beautiful place on earth (there are, of course, thousands more), and I am also sure with some digging you can find some great food, too. Alternatively cook at home. Thrive!
Certain areas you do not want to be in. Rough areas but now days that’s common. I have a view of Port of Tacoma, that is intriguing. I really like the Point of Defiance area. I tried S Seattle, I ended up moving back. Traffic to work can be hard . I’ve seen a few hit and runs at the lights. Besides missing the views here, it’s expensive living any further up north and that’s the main reason why I returned.
We are moving at the end of the school year and I’m so excited never even been out west b4 I’m probably most excited for the seafood I’m from ky so I never eat seafood
Where are you from? Seattle? Tacoma is so much more. Next time use your notes. Visit the downtown Commerce center and find out more. People from all over the world come here for the vibrant art venues and cultural centers. Yes I love Tacoma. Hire a tour guide and see more than just bars and couple of coffee shops.
I appreciate your feedback I understand there are other great things about Tacoma and will include in another video can possible include everything in one video....but thank you for your feedback
Everyone wears hoodies in WA state. You have to be prepared for the rain at any time. Tacoma is getting better every year. More and more people are moving there because the homes are cheaper. Everywhere else is expensive. Freeway access is easy in Tacoma if you commute to work.
Yes it definitely has calmed down, gang activity is basically non existent now with the exception of a few youngins tryna be bad. And hilltop has gentrified in the 10 years. In this day and age it's the Eastside that's infested with drugs, gangs and frequent homicides
Tacoma is grimy but the mall is nice during the day not on the weekends alot of homeless in the Hilltop area used to live off sixth ave close to the veterans park moved to Dupont alot nicer and it rains less and not as windy smaller less traffic and peaceful
im from Chicago and the Puget sound gloomy winter wise is about the same so it didnt take long to adjust. Very beautiful place to live if you ever consider it
@@earlsandersjr.2023 chicago is more extreme as far as the cold in winter and heat in summer....but it's almost always gloomy in the winter just like puget sound...imo
Thank u for that wonderful video. How bout the elementary Schools? I'm in Renton moving to Tacoma and I'm interested in the elementary schools. I have a 5 years old son and I just want to know the best school for him
Tacoma schools serves a diverse student population. Tacoma offers traditional and magnet as well as alternative education. Schools varies depending on neighborhood....Tacoma schools are quality schools...hope this helps. If you decide to move to Tacoma I am a local real estate agent....glad you enjoyed the video
@Seattlerealestatetips thank u for your response 😊 yes ma'am we moving next year. We already have a place Thank you and I will recommend people to u as well. 🙂👍🏾
Shelia Duncan, thank you for sharing information about living in Tacoma,Washington. I moved here 4 years ago. I think you should address veterans population. Also talk about Ferry’s . Also I believe the Yacht Club is somewhat diverse but growing. Feel free to contact me to assist you.
Thank you for your feedback and yes I will address the veteran population because I am a veteran myself that would be important information. the ferry as well. thank you
due to a combination of factors, including the Pacific Ocean, prevailing winds, and the Cascade Mountain range. Rarely hear thunder and lightening on west side of state.
I live in Olympia, but I don't go to Tacoma much. Any place to go have a drink once in a while in a mature atmosphere aka 35 and older crowd? Not much here in Olympia.
City folk definitely different from us in woods lol. Too loud out there. Hell i live in between yelm & Olympia & houses are still too klose lol. But if anyone needs fireworks for new years, come to nisqually reservation hahahaha. You should have brought up the gun ranges out there & hunting for those who like to hunt & shoot though 🤔 🤷♂️
I lived there in the 90's and early 2000's. I'll never live there again! 😫 But I do miss Point Defiance Park and all therein; and I will take a trip there again sometime! 😸
Hi it would be my pleasure to assist with finding the perfect home for you and your family...if you could send me your email I will send my information....thanks
Seriously do your research, Tacoma is a Nightmare but Seattle and surrounding areas are not far off, housing prices going up along with the high crime rate and constant overcast and rain for 9+ months
Im from alaska. I now live in Oregon. Alaskas gloomyness is like a whole nuther level more than the eugene oregon area. That washington area is gloomier than here and i feel it there more. Its still here some but it will be white clouds a lot of the time here and more north than here it gets gloomier. My grandfather was stationed a FOrt Lewis.
People here use vehicles to blast loud "subwoofer" noise (bass from a sound system) and illegal exhaust noise into people's homes. The police are evil because they do nothing to stop this type of crime.
Avoid moving to WA state...too expensive (in King and Snohomish counties) in the urban clusters and prices are rising everywhere for no good reason. Unless you're rich or go in with multiple people, you're not affording a home, and most of the rents are priced fixed. Gas tax is obnoxious, the traffic, freeways, and drivers are TERRIBLE, there's always some new "leavy"/income tax they're hemorrhaging from your paychecks. Sure, there are NICE places to go, activities to do, but you have to have money to really do anything or go anywhere, and it takes effort because of travel times. Riding the bus will triple your travel times. I can drive from Everett to Kirkland in about 20-25 minutes if there are no traffic slowdowns. If I take the bus it takes almost 2 hrs - and I still have to get an uber from the park and ride back to the house.
This is the dumbest state in the country. I swear worse than W VA! Yeah, let's make so many on and off exits and ending highways in one spot! Voted no for the train but was forced to pass anyway. The head of WASDOT stole 50 million and nothing happened. Slow drivers spread out sporadically over the highways thinking they own they own the road messing up the flow of traffic. So people have to keep going around them. So many blind areas in turn ins and driveways throughout the state. Slow people camping in lanes. The list goes on. The worst place to get stationed. JBLM is full of wannabes. The gun laws suck! The people suck. The weather sucks. Can't wait to get stationed elsewhere.
@@brandonderrick006 I was thinking the same thing. Sounds full of hate and total absence of happiness. Sure, traffic DOES suck in certain areas quite badly. But being sandwiched between water and mountains simply does not allow for dramatic infrastructure changes. It is a geographical fact. Some folks are simply not cut out for WA. That simple.
I actually had to laugh about your description of the drivers here (I am certain they are not ALL WA natives, hahaha). Having grown up in a country that invented the Autobahn (can you guess?), and where there are no speed limits in most places on the Autobahn (compare driving almost 300 kmh vs. 65 mph, hahahahaha), I can get quite frustrated with the general driving in the US, if I may say so. But it is what it is. The roads across the US are not engineered for high speed driving ( to my great dismay), but this is what happens if tax dollars are funneled towards wars all over the planet instead of investing them in our own country here. As for SOME slow and uncoordinated drivers: Cell phones, drugs (legal and illegal), alcohol, are often the cause for that erratic and unacceptable behavior. But remember, traffic alone is no reason to hate an entire state.
Really nice spot in Tacoma downtown by old union railroad station today it half if court house but state Washington museum really nice go to on other side railroad tracks really like house glass and Tacoma dome music bands play I live in Everett Washington take amtrack from Everett to Tacoma take light rail over house glass museum very nice area set top watch trains and boats go by really nice area Tacoma Washington
Ohhhh, Lawd you sound mean i know i bashed the food, but the PNW is my home. This is Merica and your attitude is definitely not typical of many in Tacoma.
I've been here for about 30 years. I was born and raised in Chicago. Join the Army station of Fort Drum, New York, and then came to Washington State. The reason I live in Tacoma is because every place else was too expensive. When I arrived homes was $150,000, and now medium homes are about $ 300,000 to $400,000 or more. Property value going south is cheaper than property value going north. That's the reason places like Tacoma or Olympia are attracted to people living here. Also, she's forgot to mention Pacific Lutheran University. A fine institution that was equally as good as Washington State University. Get them all in there. When I arrived here, there wasn't a lot, but over a period of time, you can see the value that Tacoma as well as other cities around the area have come into. Not to mention, for the people that are in the military, McChord and Fort Lewis are not too far. Which makes it an attractive place for the military personnel. And don't forget the Waterfront Commencement Bay, or 4th of July fireworks, Blue Angels fly over or as well as fishing and crabbing off the piers are some of the best attractions. But if you want to know about Tacoma, why don't you come and visit Tacoma.😊
I grew up in Seattle, moved to Tacoma 11ys ago- never had any problems i love TAC Town!
I glad you've not had problems with Tacoma it is a very nice place to live
@shabriabrazi.. I know the Tacc is beautiful but once you eat new orleans food you will never look at food the same.
I'm born and raised here and I agree don't move here we got too many people here already and if you don't want to be here please get out because we don't want to hear either
That's why people are leaving tacoma. It's a horrible city along with the people. Therefore you'll always hear about it.
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Great video. As a black man born and raised in Texas and then living in Florida for 7 years before moving to Seattle WA, I can say that I love Seattle/Tacoma but it has taken us a couple years to adjust to the Gloom. Having no sun really does affect you. But as you said it’s from October to March but then beautiful beautiful days!
yes thank you for your feedback and yes it does take getting use to....glad you enjoyed the video
I grew up there but moved away a long time ago. Point Defiance is also fantastic, beautiful park and zoo. If you are working in Seattle, just be warned the commute from Tacoma is brutal. Multiple buses, sometimes the park and ride is full, lines 100 people deep to get on the bus in the dark and rain. If you aren't used to that, it can be soul crushing. If you can live and work in Tacoma, you'll be much happier.
Point Defiance is fantastic lots of amazing parks water fronts and yes traffic is terrible from Tacoma to Seattle at certain times of the day
i have recently move to the area from New Orleans, glad to see a sister but the food out here aint hitting on s***
very funny yes it is a very different taste here....been to New Orleans many times the food is amazing.....
@@Seattlerealestatetips LOL i love it here baby dispite the food and the jobs are here i never thought i would be at 100k. But im still broke,.
@@SavageScientist welcome to a over taxed wanna be california leftist sht hole
Having grown up in Europe I can state with great certainty that the entire west coast is a food desert, PERIOD. If you know where to look for stellar food you better know those little 'islands' where your money won't be totally wasted. Been to over half of the US, and the best food I actually had in the midwestern states. But that might have changed now as well, who knows. Some great food can be had in Port Townsend though.
I'm from New Orleans too and live in Seattle lol yeah food ain't hitting on nothing. Gotta cook ya own
Love Tacoma❤❤❤
One of the best cities in the USA!!!!!
thank you for your feedback and Tacoma is a very beautiful city....
I was born and raised in Tacoma worked in detention for 25 years. Had to retire sell the home moved over to eastern Washington because Tacoma is way too expensive now and way too liberal, but it will always be home. I always find myself back on the west side like I said it’s home.
thank you for your feedback hope you enjoyed this video
I enjoy the Almond Rocha factory, the car museum, I haven't been to the mirror museum yet, but I intend too....Oh ya! Tacoma is diverse, and I love the individuality of the peoples as well
thank you very much for your feedback...I have not been to the Rocha factory will visit but agree the glass museum is amazing and very diverse....
The umbrella thing is funny but true. I dont think I’ve ever used an umbrella. We just let it rain on us, who cares keep it pushing 😂
so true what can we do glad you enjoyed the video
I use an umbrella!
Thank you ms. Sheila Duncan, thank you for sharing, appreciate you.❤
I have lived here most of my life. I'll work here and retire somewhere cheaper because its nuts! Folks moved down from seattle and drove UP the price of everything!
thank you for your feedback
Truthful honest commentary. My favorite area is Ruston way. Like walking there.
you and me both I love love Ruston way so beautiful love the Lobster Shop
I am Cambodain American. I grown up here in TACOMA Washington seen 1981, 2024.All my Family’s love staying here our city Tacoma.My Favorite Duckes water front st.offcourse we can raised chicken. Every ones in family’s had a big land we grown vegetables fruits.we are enjoying life not stress. Many beautiful places. Don’t think TACOMA is BAD not AT ALL
thank you I totally agree Tacoma is a beautiful city lots of activities there are here...thank you
Tacoma city of destiny 💯💯🔥🔥
Stopped in Tacoma on the way to Seattle for a few hours and it was actually a really good time. Went to an amazing coffee shop, followed by a Mexican restaurant. Wasn’t a fan of the food, however my uncle and aunt liked it and we got to meet the owner and hang out with that queen for the entirety of our meal and she able to give us a lot of info about Tacoma and Seattle as well!(:
glad to hear you had a great time in Tacoma....sorry you were not a fan of the food...
I was born in Tacoma, but moved around the age of 3 to NJ and later to Chicago. I always wanted to visit my birth place. Your video has encouraged me to do so. Thanks
thank you very much I am glad I've encouraged you...
Thanks for the info. I think I'll stay way out in Snohomish.
thank you for the feedback...hope you enjoyed the video
Love T-town. Nice shout out to Bluebeard. They roast! That intro clip of thunderstorms...is that from Florida? She says correctly, we don't get those storms. She forgot to mention Point Defiance, the historic theater district, and general availability of parking. Last: we have distinct neighborhoods, each with their own character.
yes you are correct and will do other videos with more detail of the area...sometimes it's difficult to get all information in about one city...in another video will include other landmarks. Thank you for your feedback
Tacoma traffic ain’t nothing compared to Los Angeles and San Diego or New York. I’ve lived all over. Washington is still a top state in the lower 48 states. My only complaint is democrats controll everything in this state. Voters in Seattle are the majority and as such set standards for the whole state. Sucks for agriculture on the eastern side
interesting! Tacoma traffic you're right is not as bad as other places like CA or Ny agreed
To original comment...we're you in military? Otherwise how or why have you lived "all over"
will you be moving to Washington State
@@jamestateIII I’m not in the military. Decided I wanted to see what the country had to offer and went for it.
As someone who is Seattle native and have driven in NYC I will say if we compare person to person on the road with NYC
Seattle drivers purely are one of the worst in attentive passive non proactive horrible drivers.
NYC driver are quick on their feet oops I mean on their pedal and Swifty
So things move along more smoothly for the amount of lane and people moving in NYC
it doesnt rain every day!.. it may be overcast & clouds almost everyday but not necessarily rain
yes you are correct it doesn't rain as much as people think it does
Facts I use an umbrella , and there is no great hospitality so be ready for that people have a greater cold shoulder then most im southern I came for camping hiking waterfalls I came for all the outdoor stuff. I can say they have to many rules to see sights traffic is bad and people on too much coffee, they will run you. The freak over, so get Uber. They are rude, bossy, overbearing, and the highway is double the problem.
This whole 'Washingtonians don't use umbrellas BS' is utter nonsense. Of course you can, should, and are definitely allowed to use one if you so please (I DO for cryin' out loud, 'cause it's the smart thing to do. It makes you stay dry when others get wet and miserable, hahaha). In fact, I know lots of born and raised Washingtonians who swear by using an umbrella when it's called for. Gee, that we even have to discuss something like that... In my mind it is a fact of life that people from different regions have different social characteristics, nothing wrong with that. There are plenty of majorly awesome, helpful, decent, kind, and outrageously wonderful people here in WA (I am one dare I say). As for too many rules... can you give examples as to what bothered you personally? Traffic around the bigger cities IS bad, especially during rush hour, but no different from any other big cities in the country (I have seen many dozens of them myself, so I know). Not everybody drinks coffee, it is a bit of a stereotype, and those who do... so what? They love their coffee, let them be. It sounds to me like you really dislike being here, and I am sorry that you feel that way about WA and our people. For myself this is the one and only state in the US that I consider home. We have 50 to choose from. I am certain that everybody can - with a little effort - find the one right for THEM. Take what resonates with you and what you love about a place, country, people, etc., and leave the rest. In the meantime simply enjoy being able to be in such a beautiful place on earth (there are, of course, thousands more), and I am also sure with some digging you can find some great food, too. Alternatively cook at home. Thrive!
Certain areas you do not want to be in. Rough areas but now days that’s common.
I have a view of Port of Tacoma, that is intriguing. I really like the Point of Defiance area.
I tried S Seattle, I ended up moving back.
Traffic to work can be hard . I’ve seen a few hit and runs at the lights.
Besides missing the views here, it’s expensive living any further up north and that’s the main reason why I returned.
remember there good and bad areas in any city...
We are moving at the end of the school year and I’m so excited never even been out west b4 I’m probably most excited for the seafood I’m from ky so I never eat seafood
Hi glad to hear you're moving out to WA state...I'd be happy to help you with the purchase of your new home....
You did yourself and viewers a disservice not showing the updated Commencement Bay waterfront. As Beautiful as any part of the state imo.
thank you for your feedback when I make another video about the beauty of Tacoma I will make sure to include an update of Commencement Bay....
If you’re not in a STEM career or/and making at least 100k a year with a spouse….stay out of Tacoma especially Seattle.
LOL that is true i see why so many people are buying old busses to live in.
I make over 100k a year and its still not enough I just get taxed a much higher rate.
Where are you from? Seattle? Tacoma is so much more. Next time use your notes. Visit the downtown Commerce center and find out more. People from all over the world come here for the vibrant art venues and cultural centers. Yes I love Tacoma. Hire a tour guide and see more than just bars and couple of coffee shops.
I appreciate your feedback I understand there are other great things about Tacoma and will include in another video can possible include everything in one video....but thank you for your feedback
Great content.
thank you glad you enjoyed it
Everyone wears hoodies in WA state. You have to be prepared for the rain at any time. Tacoma is getting better every year. More and more people are moving there because the homes are cheaper. Everywhere else is expensive. Freeway access is easy in Tacoma if you commute to work.
homes seems to be little more affordable good quality homes here great place for a family
I heard hill top area of tacoma used to have alot gangs drugs in the 90s has that calm down now ? Great video ❤ .
hill top has totally changed condos, homes very different now
Yes it definitely has calmed down, gang activity is basically non existent now with the exception of a few youngins tryna be bad. And hilltop has gentrified in the 10 years. In this day and age it's the Eastside that's infested with drugs, gangs and frequent homicides
What about the hilltop?
😂. That would be a hard no!
@@rodneyanderson567 wtf heck no
I love your channel and believe it ir not i love the sound of airplanes when You were explaining, i'm moving Seattle next year 🤗🙏🏻
thank you
great!
you would love it here a lot of people are moving here please reach out would love to show you around
Tacoma is grimy but the mall is nice during the day not on the weekends alot of homeless in the Hilltop area used to live off sixth ave close to the veterans park moved to Dupont alot nicer and it rains less and not as windy smaller less traffic and peaceful
As I sit here on the Hilltop 😂😂
the hilltop is being totally renovated not like it use to be
lol first the coffee shops are all over Washington not just Tacoma.
I agree with you I mentioned Tacoma because this video was about living in Tacoma
im from Chicago and the Puget sound gloomy winter wise is about the same so it didnt take long to adjust. Very beautiful place to live if you ever consider it
Weather not the same. I'm from Chicago weather is not the same😮
@@earlsandersjr.2023 chicago is more extreme as far as the cold in winter and heat in summer....but it's almost always gloomy in the winter just like puget sound...imo
I been In Tacoma longer than 10 yrs now and it’s great for me.
Rent went from super affordable to super high tho.
Only major con is that
being in Tacoma for 10 years you must really enjoy living here...hope you enjoyed the video and thank you for your feedback
Tacoma has a good bar scene. Way better than Seattle. The woman are also better looking in Tacoma vs Seattle. A lot Trust me.
Except most have stds other than that
thank you we try...hope you enjoyed the video
@@robertr6825 Those are the risks we men take when rolling through Tacoma😅.
@@Zulu333 are you sure there women ? Lol
@robertr6825 Your 'statement is very disrespectful.
I think one of tge best things about Tacoma is all of the beautiful parks something definitely to mention
I will take your advice I agree with you
the parks are really beautiful
T-Town is the best city in the USA !!!! Shout out to all my TAC People !!!
Ohhh the pungent smell. The aroma of tacoma
it has gotten better
@Seattlerealestatetips that's good news I lived around there in the 70s
Stfu there is no pungent smell.
Can confirm the smell from the 90’s is no more. Worked at port of Tacoma from 2020 to 2024
They closed the paper plant recently so that aided I don't smell it as much anymore.
Thank u for that wonderful video. How bout the elementary Schools? I'm in Renton moving to Tacoma and I'm interested in the elementary schools. I have a 5 years old son and I just want to know the best school for him
Tacoma schools serves a diverse student population. Tacoma offers traditional and magnet as well as alternative education. Schools varies depending on neighborhood....Tacoma schools are quality schools...hope this helps. If you decide to move to Tacoma I am a local real estate agent....glad you enjoyed the video
@Seattlerealestatetips thank u for your response 😊 yes ma'am we moving next year. We already have a place Thank you and I will recommend people to u as well. 🙂👍🏾
Shelia Duncan, thank you for sharing information about living in Tacoma,Washington. I moved here 4 years ago. I think you should address veterans population. Also talk about Ferry’s . Also I believe the Yacht Club is somewhat diverse but growing. Feel free to contact me to assist you.
Thank you for your feedback and yes I will address the veteran population because I am a veteran myself that would be important information. the ferry as well. thank you
I dont get why overcast is gloomy
interesting
People like sunshine....our bodies utilize it for vitamin D so its beneficial as well
due to a combination of factors, including the Pacific Ocean, prevailing winds, and the Cascade Mountain range. Rarely hear thunder and lightening on west side of state.
Been in Tac for 4 years now moved from Seattle...definatley a diff vibe ...bu I have no complaints...
I glad you enjoy Tacoma I think is a vey nice place to live...
Oh my goodness the day i found out miss Sheila Duncan has a youtube channel....was TODAY! If you ever need some videography work I gotcha.
Hi Savonne so nice to hear from hope...!! I will keep you in mind and I'll tell Ashely you're on UA-cam....
military town, the stuff i wanted to do was always 30 mins away 🤧
I was in the military myself and I know what you mean
I live in Olympia, but I don't go to Tacoma much. Any place to go have a drink once in a while in a mature atmosphere aka 35 and older crowd? Not much here in Olympia.
yes 6th Ave in Tacoma is a great place lots of bars
I dont think SBC is in business anymore
2005 i rented a 3 br duplex for 750. Today its 2k
yes prices and real estate have gone up since 2005...everything has unfortunately!
I created five different kinds of hot sauces
City folk definitely different from us in woods lol. Too loud out there. Hell i live in between yelm & Olympia & houses are still too klose lol. But if anyone needs fireworks for new years, come to nisqually reservation hahahaha. You should have brought up the gun ranges out there & hunting for those who like to hunt & shoot though 🤔 🤷♂️
thank you for the feedback hope you enjoyed the video
I lived there in the 90's and early 2000's. I'll never live there again! 😫
But I do miss Point Defiance Park and all therein; and I will take a trip there again sometime! 😸
believe it or not it is now for the most part a really nice place.
There is dogshit every two feet at point defiance. It has been ruined.
I was born and raised in Upstate NY and I absolutely love Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and most of the west side of Washington State and Oregon 😊😎💙....
thank you for your feedback and glad you enjoyed the video
I'll be relocating with my family to Seattle in November!
It's a cesspool
Hi it would be my pleasure to assist with finding the perfect home for you and your family...if you could send me your email I will send my information....thanks
Seriously do your research, Tacoma is a Nightmare but Seattle and surrounding areas are not far off, housing prices going up along with the high crime rate and constant overcast and rain for 9+ months
Don't do it!
@@ambermclaughlin3852in comparison to what
This place is expensive as ham lol
Im from alaska. I now live in Oregon. Alaskas gloomyness is like a whole nuther level more than the eugene oregon area. That washington area is gloomier than here and i feel it there more. Its still here some but it will be white clouds a lot of the time here and more north than here it gets gloomier. My grandfather was stationed a FOrt Lewis.
It can get gloomy here but the spring and summers more than make up for the winters....thank your grandfather for his service
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thank you Patrick for your feedback and yes it can get gloomy here but spring and summers are beautiful
People here use vehicles to blast loud "subwoofer" noise (bass from a sound system) and illegal exhaust noise into people's homes. The police are evil because they do nothing to stop this type of crime.
They have 4 season
Avoid moving to WA state...too expensive (in King and Snohomish counties) in the urban clusters and prices are rising everywhere for no good reason. Unless you're rich or go in with multiple people, you're not affording a home, and most of the rents are priced fixed. Gas tax is obnoxious, the traffic, freeways, and drivers are TERRIBLE, there's always some new "leavy"/income tax they're hemorrhaging from your paychecks.
Sure, there are NICE places to go, activities to do, but you have to have money to really do anything or go anywhere, and it takes effort because of travel times. Riding the bus will triple your travel times. I can drive from Everett to Kirkland in about 20-25 minutes if there are no traffic slowdowns. If I take the bus it takes almost 2 hrs - and I still have to get an uber from the park and ride back to the house.
It's ok out here, just gotta drive a little farther for the good paying jobs.
thank you for your feedback it maybe a 30 min. drive depending..thank you for visiting my channel
@@Seattlerealestatetips of course, thanks for responding.
I take offense no place is perfect and I love living in tacoma
I understand no place is perfect I value your feedback...Tacoma is a very nice place to live
So if starbucks is the best place for coffee then there isn't a decent coffee shop in the whole town. sad.
Lots of small coffee shops n eateries tho
There is every kind of coffee here it depends on taste to say which is better
Starbucks is a very popular coffee here in the NW but there are many many other great coffee shops here as well
thank you for your feedback and yes there are a lot of small mom and pop coffee shops here
This is the dumbest state in the country. I swear worse than W VA! Yeah, let's make so many on and off exits and ending highways in one spot! Voted no for the train but was forced to pass anyway. The head of WASDOT stole 50 million and nothing happened. Slow drivers spread out sporadically over the highways thinking they own they own the road messing up the flow of traffic. So people have to keep going around them. So many blind areas in turn ins and driveways throughout the state. Slow people camping in lanes. The list goes on. The worst place to get stationed. JBLM is full of wannabes. The gun laws suck! The people suck. The weather sucks. Can't wait to get stationed elsewhere.
LOL you need a friend. When you say a state sucks then talk about driving conditions I can’t take you serious lol grow up.
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@@brandonderrick006 I was thinking the same thing. Sounds full of hate and total absence of happiness. Sure, traffic DOES suck in certain areas quite badly. But being sandwiched between water and mountains simply does not allow for dramatic infrastructure changes. It is a geographical fact. Some folks are simply not cut out for WA. That simple.
I actually had to laugh about your description of the drivers here (I am certain they are not ALL WA natives, hahaha). Having grown up in a country that invented the Autobahn (can you guess?), and where there are no speed limits in most places on the Autobahn (compare driving almost 300 kmh vs. 65 mph, hahahahaha), I can get quite frustrated with the general driving in the US, if I may say so. But it is what it is. The roads across the US are not engineered for high speed driving ( to my great dismay), but this is what happens if tax dollars are funneled towards wars all over the planet instead of investing them in our own country here. As for SOME slow and uncoordinated drivers: Cell phones, drugs (legal and illegal), alcohol, are often the cause for that erratic and unacceptable behavior. But remember, traffic alone is no reason to hate an entire state.
Really nice spot in Tacoma downtown by old union railroad station today it half if court house but state Washington museum really nice go to on other side railroad tracks really like house glass and Tacoma dome music bands play I live in Everett Washington take amtrack from Everett to Tacoma take light rail over house glass museum very nice area set top watch trains and boats go by really nice area Tacoma Washington
I have to check that out thanks for the info
Plus suicide rate is about the same rate as Oregon.
Don't move because real Tacoma natives are sick of out of towners WE ARE FULL 😂GO HOME ROGER !
Ohhhh, Lawd you sound mean i know i bashed the food, but the PNW is my home. This is Merica and your attitude is definitely not typical of many in Tacoma.
@SavageScientist it absolutely is especially if your from California we hate y'all lol
@SavageScientist it absolutely is especially if your from California we hate y'all lol
@@SavageScientist actually it is typical from us real Washingtonian's and especially from us in tacoma
@@JewelsKilya_518 amen
Tacomas aright
I've been here for about 30 years. I was born and raised in Chicago. Join the Army station of Fort Drum, New York, and then came to Washington State. The reason I live in Tacoma is because every place else was too expensive. When I arrived homes was $150,000, and now medium homes are about $ 300,000 to $400,000 or more. Property value going south is cheaper than property value going north. That's the reason places like Tacoma or Olympia are attracted to people living here. Also, she's forgot to mention Pacific Lutheran University. A fine institution that was equally as good as Washington State University. Get them all in there. When I arrived here, there wasn't a lot, but over a period of time, you can see the value that Tacoma as well as other cities around the area have come into. Not to mention, for the people that are in the military, McChord and Fort Lewis are not too far. Which makes it an attractive place for the military personnel. And don't forget the Waterfront Commencement Bay, or 4th of July fireworks, Blue Angels fly over or as well as fishing and crabbing off the piers are some of the best attractions. But if you want to know about Tacoma, why don't you come and visit Tacoma.😊
Washington is marshmallow soft compared to the bigger cities
Very untrue
Washington is a whole state lol
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BORN AND RAISED IN THE PNW EMERALD CITY 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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