At a Glance
Median Income
$121,984
$82,508 per capita
Home Value
$912,100
Zillow: $833,192
Median Rent
$1,998/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
789/100K
5,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
6.6% smoking rate
How Seattle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seattle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seattle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seattle residents earn a median household income of $121,984 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,508. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Seattle is $912,100 , 224% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $833,192. Median rent is $1,998/month, with 27.4% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Seattle reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,109/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
67.5% of adults in Seattle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seattle 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
Population741,440
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density8,827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born19.9%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,984
Per Capita$82,508
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C
Home Value$912,100
Rent$1,998
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$833,192
Housing Units372,436
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent789/100K
Property5,109/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault510/100K
Burglary1,173/100K
Health
Obesity22.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations749
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Seattle was built in 1973.
13.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County 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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
19.9% 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.