Provide a Top Rate quality of life
for your business AND your employees
As of August, 1999 Tacoma is recognized as a good place to locate
businesses and provide a high quality of living for employees. In 1998,
Tacoma received several national awards. Money magazine rated Tacoma's
economy #3 among western mid-size cities. Tacoma received its third time
recognition for being an All American City in 1998
Live in the City that wins awards
Three times winner of The All American City award
When you look for a region to relocate or expand, the quality of life offered to
your employees and your new customers is important. Tacoma receives
national recognition for its quality of life. The All American City award is a
highly coveted national recognition awarded to the top ten cities in United
States that demonstrate high standards with youth, citizen participation and
overall government functions. The National Civic League in Denver, Colorado
and Allstate Insurance Company awards it. Tacoma was named the top mid-
sized city for small businesses by Entrepreneur magazine in October 1995.
How much does it cost to live?
Tacoma is a relatively inexpensive place to live - average three-bedroom is
$139,000 (based on sales May 1, 1999 to July 3, 1999). In Pierce
County, a three bedroom home in Lakewood is $167,000, Puyallup, $154,000
and Gig Harbor $203,000. Groceries, private schools and electricity costs are
among the lowest in the nation. Tacoma City Light, power company for the
majority of Pierce County ranges from 3 cents to 5 cents per kilowatt-hour.
And, what about the rain?
What about our rain? It rains less in Tacoma than St. Louis, San Francisco and
Chicago with less than 40 inches. Most of that falls from October to March.
(To be honest, it's the number of rainy days that gives us the reputation.)
Give a wide choice of place to live to your employees - city,
rural or island
Tacoma is a large metropolitan market with many adjacent towns and cities,
Lakewood, Fircrest, University Place share Tacoma resources. For employees
wanting urban advantages, these cities offer strong urban communities. Each
maintains a distinct character of social economic factors, diversity, community
involvement and town politics. For employees wanting a more rural home life,
there are cities like Puyallup and Yelm that offer acreage, ranches and small
farms within a 45-minute drive of downtown Tacoma. This region even offers
islands that are only accessible by ferry. The islands of Vashon, and Anderson
offer As an example, Vashon Island is a more secluded and private area.
One of Tacoma's best qualities is its proximity to recreation. A scant two-
hours from Pacific Ocean beaches, immediate, year-round fishing, sailing and
boating are all available in the Puget Sound.
Sailboat racing; internationally acclaimed mountain climbing, abundant hiking
and camping are all within a 45-minute drive. The world-class ski resort,
Whistler/Blackcomb is four-hour drive from SeaTac airport - five from Tacoma and great
skiing at Crystal Mountain (1 ½ hour drive), and Stevens Pass (2 ½ hours). .
What is the personal income tax in Tacoma?
There are no corporate or personal income taxes in Washington State.
What are some attractions in Tacoma?
Tacoma is home to Mount Rainier Nation Park with the fourth highest peak in
United States (14,410 feet) and offers 305 miles of maintained hiking trails.
The Northwest Trek Wildlife Park with its 635 acres is the only natural-habitat
animal preserve in the Northwest. (You're on the train, the animals roam free.)
We also have the Tacoma Dome, the world's largest wood-covered arena with
a capacity of up to 26,000 spectators. Musicians from far and wide tout its,
acoustics. Art and culture? Of course. Tacoma is home to the Washington
State Museum of History, a Pantages Theater and will soon feature an
international glass art museum and a new 50,000 foot art museum.
Your home and our home, too
At Larsen Industrial Realtors, we are actively involved in many organizations
as we raise our families and enjoy this magnificent area. We think the
organizations we support through our employee volunteers and financially
evidence our character. We proudly support the Lakes Boy Scout District,
Lakewood Little League, Norpoint Soccer League, YMCA swimming and
gymnastics, SMART a tutoring program for kindergarten through third
graders, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tacoma Actors Guild, Tacoma Rotary #8 and
Cloverpark Rotary.
With this thumbnail sketch of the quality of life in Tacoma, you will have
more questions and want more details. Order our free special report on
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