Tacoma, WA
McChord Air Force Base & Fort Lewis
Known as the "City of Destiny," Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington with a population of about 202,700. Many military families live in and around Tacoma, as McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis are only 10 miles away. Its affordable living and recognition as a progressive international city are just two reasons it has been on published lists as one of the best places in the U.S. to live.
Before you purchase a home in Tacoma, it is a good idea to get a Realtor who can help you find everything you're looking for, such as a neighborhood that is close to your child's school. Our VA Specialists can refer you to a Realtor in the area. We also recommend getting pre-approved for a VA Home Loan to make the process faster for both you and your Realtor. To begin the Preapproval process, simply fill out the short form below and a VA Specialist will contact you shortly.
Tacoma's foundation was built upon its neighborhoods, so finding a good one for you and your family will not be a difficult task. You also will have plenty of choices for schools, as the Tacoma Public School District has 36 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, six high schools, one alternative learning school and one school of the arts. Students can attend school on base at McChord or Fort Lewis or in the Tacoma Public School District.
There are plenty of activities and sights to keep you and your family occupied. Point Defiance Park is the second largest city park in the country and has several attractions such as Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and Owen Beach. Frost Park, located in downtown Tacoma, has its own claim to fame as the host of several sidewalk chalk contests. And Tacoma Dome, one of the largest wood domed structures in the world, holds many events from major concerts to high school football games.
Whether you are serving on Fort Lewis or McChord AFB, Tacoma has plenty of opportunity and will be a great place to live. Let one of our VA Specialists help you begin the exciting process of purchasing a home today:
