Garfield, Seattle, WA

Living in Garfield

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 92
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 75
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Schools 59
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Residents

11k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
47% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black18%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial8%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone25%

Economy

$109k Median Household Income +$49k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van47%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation30%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$693k Median Home Value +$264k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$502 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

$100K to $149K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M10%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garfield

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Garfield

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 7 3
Feb 43 4 2
Mar 47 5 3
Apr 51 3 1
May 56 3 0
Jun 61 2 0
Jul 66 1 0
Aug 66 1 0
Sep 61 2 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 46 7 2
Dec 41 7 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Garfield, Seattle, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Garfield, Seattle, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Garfield, Seattle, WA

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Seattle University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Garfield, Seattle, WA

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Airports

Airports near Garfield, Seattle, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
176 miles, SE