Washington · Metropolitan Area
SeaTac is a mid-size city in Washington with a population of 31,143. Residents earn $76,517 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, SeaTac receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs, above-average unemployment. SeaTac has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in SeaTac is $76,517, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in SeaTac is $483,200, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,637 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 637 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,348 per 100,000, 173% above the national average.
26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
SeaTac experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 6.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 50.1% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 49.9% |
| 272% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,517 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% 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 | 1.45% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $483,200 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $579,024 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| Median List Price | $625,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $338 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,637 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,827 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.45% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Total Violent | 637.0/100K |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Murder | 3.6/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rape | 106.8/100K |
| Robbery | 309.6/100K |
| Assault | 217.1/100K |
| Total Property | 5,348.4/100K |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,185.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,868.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 1,295.3/100K |
| Arson | 35.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.3 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,096/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4434°N, 122.2983°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.6% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,096/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 17 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |