Used to be better than it is now, but there are areas that are still good. School District is still fair, that is if your high school age kids select the college prep classes they’ll get a decent education. With no kids and looking to rent you can certainly find decent housing at a not-too (for King County) Unreasonable price.

If this is your forever home though you might look at the Brown’s Point area though.

The Ruston area in Tacoma has some nice areas too if you want a view.