Seattle, WA

Living in Seattle

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 92
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 75
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Schools 71
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Residents

724k Population +129k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
64% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
45% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black7%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate10%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree27%

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$92k Median Household Income +$32k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more18%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van54%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation23%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$663k Median Home Value +$207k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$616 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas37%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Seattle

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41

Property Crime in Seattle

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 8 3
Feb 43 5 2
Mar 47 6 3
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 Seattle

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Seattle, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Seattle, WA

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Emerald City School
0 miles, E
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Morningside Academy
1 miles, E
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Spruce St School
1 miles, E
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St Anne School
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Seattle, WA

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Seattle University
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Seattle, WA

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Airports

Airports near Seattle, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
179 miles, SE