At a Glance
Median Income
$76,517
$37,207 per capita
Home Value
$483,200
Zillow: $579,024
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
3,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
249 sunny days/yr
How SeaTac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows SeaTac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is SeaTac a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
SeaTac residents earn a median household income of $76,517 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,207. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 SeaTac is $483,200 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,024. Median rent is $1,637/month, with 33.4% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
SeaTac reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,718/100K. The murder rate is 10.2/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in SeaTac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
SeaTac has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population31,143
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,096/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,517
Per Capita$37,207
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$483,200
Rent$1,637
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$579,024
Housing Units11,942
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property3,718/100K
Murder10.2/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary593/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation390 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries9
Did You Know?
SeaTac was founded in 1990.
The median home in SeaTac was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% 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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