South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Living in South Lake Union

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 100
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 75
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Schools 80
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Residents

34k Population +18k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
26% Family Households +9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian26%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household26%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$113k Median Household Income +$60k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van29%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab1%
Walked42%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$540k Median Home Value +$173k (2010–19)
57% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$862 (2010–19)
14% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Lake Union

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in South Lake Union

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 8 3
Feb 43 5 2
Mar 47 6 2
Apr 51 4 1
May 56 3 0
Jun 61 3 0
Jul 66 1 0
Aug 66 1 0
Sep 61 2 0
Oct 53 5 0
Nov 46 9 2
Dec 41 8 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Lake Union

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

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Morningside Academy
1 miles, S
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Spruce St School
1 miles, S
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Emerald City School
1 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

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Seattle University
1 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

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Airports

Airports near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
178 miles, SE