Southern Heights, Burien, WA
Living in Southern Heights
Bikeability
59
Walkability
39
Commute
39
Public Transit
72
Affordability
95
Public Safety
56
Airports
95
Hospitals
87
Colleges
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
-1.2k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
57%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black11%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Education
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$312k
Median Home Value
+$44k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$968
Median Monthly Rent
+$160 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196929%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K32%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas33%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southern Heights
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Southern Heights
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 Southern Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southern Heights, Burien, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southern Heights, Burien, WA
Glendale Lutheran School
2 miles, SW
St Bernadette School
2 miles, W
Sterling West Seattle Campus
2 miles, NW
St Paul School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Southern Heights, Burien, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
3 miles, SE
Seattle University
8 miles, N
Antioch University-Seattle
8 miles, N
Cornish College of the Arts
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southern Heights, Burien, WA
Cascade Behavioral Hospital
1 miles, SE
Highline Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Navos
4 miles, NW
Valley Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Southern Heights, Burien, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
3 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
90 miles, N
Portland International Airport
133 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
173 miles, SE