Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA

Living in Whittier Heights

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Bikeability 93
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Walkability 82
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 91
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 76
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Schools 93
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Residents

14k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
56% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$109k Median Household Income +$33k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$709k Median Home Value +$258k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$441 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K49%
$750K to $999K30%
$1M to $1.49M8%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Whittier Heights

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Whittier Heights

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 9 5
Feb 42 6 3
Mar 46 6 2
Apr 50 5 1
May 56 4 0
Jun 61 3 0
Jul 65 1 0
Aug 66 1 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 52 6 0
Nov 45 10 3
Dec 39 9 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whittier Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA

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St John School
1 miles, E
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St Alphonsus School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA

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Airports

Airports near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, SE