At a Glance
Median Income
$144,941
$61,854 per capita
Home Value
$757,700
Zillow: $985,531
Median Rent
$2,552/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.0%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
7.8% smoking rate
How Bothell West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bothell West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bothell West a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bothell West residents earn a median household income of $144,941 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,854. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 West is $757,700 , 169% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $985,531. Median rent is $2,552/month, with 26.0% 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 1991.
Education
53.0% of adults in Bothell West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bothell West has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
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 19.
Data Overview
People
Population21,014
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density5,064/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,941
Per Capita$61,854
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$757,700
Rent$2,552
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$985,531
Housing Units7,814
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation483 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bothell West was built in 1991.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
24.4% 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.