Central is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Tacoma with 20,524 residents.
Nearby neighborhoods: North End, South Tacoma, South End, West End, New Tacoma, Eastside/ENACT and Northeast Tacoma.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Central.
Central is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Tacoma with a Walk Score of 69.
The best Tacoma neighborhoods for walkability are New Tacoma, Central and North End.
Compare Central to other Tacoma neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Tacoma | 85 | - | - |
| 2 | Central | 69 | - | - |
| 3 | North End | 68 | - | - |
| 4 | South End | 61 | - | - |
There are about 71 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Central. People in Central can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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