At a Glance
Median Income
$132,232
$66,045 per capita
Home Value
$871,300
Zillow: $1,053,233
Median Rent
$2,295/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
2,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.6%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bothell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 2.8% (22% below 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 $1,053,233. 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 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,027/100K. 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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population48,610
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density3,564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,232
Per Capita$66,045
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$871,300
Rent$2,295
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$1,053,233
Housing Units19,540
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property2,027/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary214/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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