Bothell, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
48,610 Population 3,564/sq mi density
$132,232 Median Income $66,045 per capita
$871,300 Home Value $994,964 Zillow
$2,295 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
118 Violent Crime/100K 1,387 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$132,232 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$871,300 home value, $2,295/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bothell, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$132,232
76% above
$66,045 per capita
Home Value
$871,300
209% above
Zillow: $994,964
Median Rent
$2,295/mo
97% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
69% below
1,387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
74% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bothell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bothell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
176%
Home Value
309%
Rent
197%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
174%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bothell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bothell residents earn a median household income of $132,232 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,045. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bothell is $871,300 , 209% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $994,964. Median rent is $2,295/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Bothell reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,387/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

58.6% of adults in Bothell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bothell has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population48,610
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3,564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.5%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$132,232
Per Capita$66,045
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

C+
Home Value$871,300
Rent$2,295
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$994,964
Housing Units19,540
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property1,387/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary226/100K

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation302 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Bothell was founded in 1870.
The median home in Bothell was built in 1992.
30.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
22.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.