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North End, Tacoma, WA—98407

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$613,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$109,000
42.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
75
1.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.3%
Median Rent
$1,820
2.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,670
16.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,820
15.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,600
2.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — North End, Tacoma, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in North End, Tacoma, WA is $613,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.4%. This indicates that home prices in North End, Tacoma, WA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$613,000-0.4%
Single Family $609,000-0.3%
Condos $704,000-0.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $457,000
    -1.5%
    2 Bed
    		$515,000-0.2%
    3 Bed
    		$592,000-0.3%
    4 Bed
    		$734,0000.1%
    5 Bed $878,1000.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    14.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.8%

    Rental Trends — North End, Tacoma, WA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North End, Tacoma, WA is $2,150, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North End, Tacoma, WA is studios: $1,700, 1-bedrooms: $1,740, 2-bedrooms: $1,920, 3-bedrooms: $2,760, 4-bedrooms: $3,070. The most common rental property sizes in North End, Tacoma, WA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 40.0% and 38.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,820$2,150
    Studio Rent $1,700$1,700
    1 Bed Rent $1,670$1,740
    2 Bed Rent $1,820$1,920
    3 Bed Rent $2,600$2,760
    4 Bed Rent $3,000$3,070
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.9%
    1 Bedroom
    40.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    14.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Property Listings — North End, Tacoma, WA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in North End, Tacoma, WA is 60. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 28.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$677,000-18.0%
    Listing Count
    		602.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%2.0%
    Days on Market
    		751.0%
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    Demographics — North End, Tacoma, WA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North End, Tacoma, WA has a population of 21,200, which has remained stable by -0.1% over the past 5 years. North End, Tacoma, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		21,200-0.1%
    % Under 18
    		17.5%-5.4%
    % Seniors
    		23.6%20.4%
    % WFH
    		15.7%149.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		50.1%27.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North End, Tacoma, WA is a predominantly white area, with 77.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North End, Tacoma, WA is hispanic, making up 6.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.1% of the population in North End, Tacoma, WA, and this percentage has increased by 26.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		77.0%-4.8%
    % Black
    		2.5%-44.4%
    % Hispanic
    		6.1%13.0%
    % Asian
    		5.5%61.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.1%26.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — North End, Tacoma, WA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 426 mortgage originations in North End, Tacoma, WA, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in North End, Tacoma, WA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		426
    % Conventional Loans
    		87.0%
    % Government Loans
    		13.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — North End, Tacoma, WA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in North End, Tacoma, WA under the Section 8 program is 16.7%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In North End, Tacoma, WA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		575
    Total Units Section 8
    		574
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		16.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		95.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$180$1,670$1,850
    2 Bedroom$450$1,820$2,270
    3 Bedroom$580$2,600$3,180
    4 Bedroom$630$3,000$3,630

    Affordability — North End, Tacoma, WA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.4
    Median Home Price$613,000
    Median Household Income$109,000

    North End, Tacoma, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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