Washington · Metropolitan Area
Bothell East is a small city in Washington with a population of 14,487. Residents earn $189,519 per year, which is 152% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bothell East receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bothell East stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bothell East is $189,519, which is significantly higher than the national average — 152% above $75,149. This places Bothell East among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Bothell East is $1,047,300, making it a premium housing market at 272% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,181 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Bothell East is a highly educated community — 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bothell East experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 52.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 47.3% |
| 253% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $189,519 |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,277 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.67% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
| Census Median | $1,047,300 |
| 272% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,552,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,552,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $512 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 36.1% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,181 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.67% |
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 13.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8064°N, 122.1844°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.9% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 6,899/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |