Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Living in Columbia City

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 86
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 75
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Schools 41
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Residents

20k Population +4.2k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian19%
Black26%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van54%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$561k Median Home Value +$166k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$998 Median Monthly Rent +$240 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas3%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia City

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Columbia City

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump13%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 7 3
Feb 43 4 2
Mar 47 5 2
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 45 8 2
Dec 40 7 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia City

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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Seattle University
4 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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Airports

Airports near Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, SE