Seattle, Washington
City Overview
As of 2007, Seattle's population is 582,454 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.39 percent.
The median home cost in Seattle is $591,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.47 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Seattle's cost of living is 31.98% Higher than the U.S. average.
Seattle public schools spend $6,655 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Seattle.
The unemployment rate in Seattle is 3.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Seattle jobs have Increased by 1.69 percent.
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People
The 2007 Seattle, WA, population is 582,454. There are 6,941 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Seattle, WA
The median age is 37.7. The US median is 37.6. 41.12% of people in Seattle, WA, are married. 11.52% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.09 people. 12.19% of people are married, with children. 5.39% have children, but are single.
Race in Seattle, WA
69.26% of people are white, 8.09% are black, 14.55% are asian, 0.97% are native american, and 7.46% claim 'Other'.
6.19% of the people in Seattle, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 93.81% are non-hispanic).
Seattle People SperlingViews
Seattle or Portland??: My husband and I just found out that his job will be transferring him to either Seattle, WA or Portland, OR. Both of us have lived in Phoenix all our lives so this will... (read more)re: This city is dying, and is taking as much down: when i first camr here in 2006 I was excited and thought it would be pretty cool...key word is "was" i came in on the very exclamation point marking the end of all the... (read more)re: This city is dying, and is taking as much down: How true. Also the city has brow beaten the police force to the extent that many officers are afraid of doing their... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Seattle, WA, is 3.70%, with job growth of 1.69%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.38%.
Seattle, WA Taxes
Seattle, WA,sales tax rate is 8.80%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Seattle, WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $32,520, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $48,917.
Seattle Economy SperlingViews
Fargo v. Seattle v. Salt Lake City: They All have good jobs but where is the most friendly and laid back they all have their cons like Fargo is small and many ppl told me nothing happens their i also heard... (read more)The decline and fall of seattle: I was fortunate to have been raised in West Seattle on Alki beach. What a wonderful place in the 1940's, 50's, and early 60's. I now reside over on the Kitsap... (read more)I'm considering relocating to Seattle, but I have : I'm from Orange County, California and the cost of living and traffic is bad. I'm 15 miles from work and it takes me 30-45 minutes to get home and my rent is bad. How... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.69% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 22.38% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.80% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $32,520 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $48,917 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.50% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.29% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.19% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.78% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.44% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.64% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.28% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.35% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.67% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.88% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 17.18% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 30.95% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.02% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.51% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.29% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.82% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.22% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Seattle, WA, is $591,000. Home appreciation is 1.47% over the last year. The median age of Seattle, WA, real estate is 49 years.
Seattle, WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 50.61% of the Seattle, WA, population. 4.45% of houses and apartments in Seattle, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Seattle Housing SperlingViews
Houses are not selling as fast: Housing prices have not dropped, but the time on the market is getting... (read more)Seattle: Great place to... (read more)Expensive Seattle: I used to like it here in the Seattle area, but not anymore. I lived in this area since 1988 and noticed in the past 3-4 years how the quality of life declined for us... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
| Median Home Age | 49 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $591,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 1.47% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 45.62% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.45% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.61% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.83 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.39% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.45% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.22% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.23% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.48% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.72% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.41% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 28.00% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 23.46% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 12.50% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 12.20% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3.47% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.19% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.55% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.42% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 8.59% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9.41% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.65% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.11% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.67% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 30.41% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 386 physicians per capita in Seattle, WA. The US average is 170.
Seattle, WA Health Index
Air quality in Seattle, WA is 4 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Seattle, WA is 59 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Seattle Health SperlingViews
General State of Health in Seattle from a Native r: I was born and raised in Seattle and despite having lived in other areas of the country I always seem to return home. I have noticed a drastic change in this city... (read more)Seattleites....: I have to say, after reading some of the comments made I could not disagree more. I was born and raised in Seattle and of all the things I like most about my home state... (read more)re: My Favorite City - 6/1/2008: Couldn't agree with you more Mirra. I'm from Phoenix so the weather in Seattle is a nice change for sure. I suppose I disagree with the view/theory of the "Seattle... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Crime
Seattle, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Seattle, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Seattle Crime SperlingViews
re: Your opinions on Seattle are Requested - 1/10/: Seattle is a wonderful city full of fun things to do and new things to experience. People who complain about it don't get out and do all the amazing things seattle has... (read more)re: Your opinions on Seattle are Requested - 1/10/: You can find this post on my profile - I love Seattle and I live within walking distance to downtown:
"Why Washington Will Woo You"
Ileft paradise (read: Hawaii) and... (read more)Your opinions on Seattle are Requested: Hi All - I may be moving to Seattle from Atlanta soon and would like opinions on the general downtown area. I'll be working downtown and would like to live in an area... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Climate
Seattle, WA, gets 36 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 11 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 155.
On average, there are 152 sunny days per year in Seattle, WA. The July high is around 75 degrees. The January low is 37. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 72 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Seattle Climate SperlingViews
re: dark and grey - 7/19/2007: If you don't mind constant rain and gray days you will love the Seattle are, but I have to agree with other post Wa is not the friendliest of... (read more)Great little city! Gloomy weather :(: If you are interested in Seattle, don't let all the bitter posts change your mind. Those people live in EVERY city.
Yes its true, people here are very private. Some... (read more)Weather: Yes it is true, while the good days are excellent, the temperatures moderate, but, there are few 'good' days. Perhaps less than 80 or so, that can be called Sunny (not... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Educate
Seattle, WA, schools spend $6,655 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 533 students per librarian, and 530 children per counselor in Seattle, WA schools.
Seattle Education SperlingViews
re: God in Seattle: I agree with Ken. People are hiding behind "Spirituality" instead of choosing Religion as an excuse to not have to face reponsibility for consequences of their actions.... (read more)RE: God is dying in Seattle: If only there could be one less Christian for every rainy day in... (read more)Re: God is dying in the northwest: In responce to the post regarding religion in Seattle I have to sadly agree with the original poster. There are alot of people in Seattle that are religious but not... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Seattle, WA, takes 27 minutes. 56% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 18% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
Seattle Transportation SperlingViews
With traffic getting worse, living in Seattle prop: Being a resident here since 1971, traffic in Seattle has been getting progressively worse. When we first moved here, one can get on I-5 and there was literally be... (read more)Public Transportaiton in Seattle: It is possible to get around in Seattle without a car. The public transportation is not spectacular, but cna get you around. Check out the city's transit website, and... (read more)regional gridlock affects commerce: our regional traffic issues restrict flow of goods and services through the local economy. as roads are more packed, consumers decide not to venture even the shortest... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Seattle, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Seattle, WA is more expensive.
Overall, Seattle, WA cost of living is 131.98.
Seattle Cost of Living SperlingViews
re: moving concerns - 1/4/2008: I strongly suggest you consider Portland in your search you could buy a great house here in an awesome location and forget about renting. As far as acceptance I don't... (read more)Cost of living: Great place, but the cost of living is... (read more)re: moving concerns - 1/4/2008: You will love it here. Seattle has a temperate climate and Gays pretty much run the city. One drawback is that the winters can be grey, dreary, and rainy for weeks at... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
Religion
37.26% of the people in Seattle, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.15% are Catholic; 11.74% are Protestant; 2.39% are LDS; 4.52% are another Christian faith; 1.87% in Seattle, WA are Jewish; 0.13% are an eastern faith; 0.47% affilite with Islam.
Seattle Religion SperlingViews
re: God in Seattle: I agree with Ken. People are hiding behind "Spirituality" instead of choosing Religion as an excuse to not have to face reponsibility for consequences of their actions.... (read more)RE: God is dying in Seattle: If only there could be one less Christian for every rainy day in... (read more)Re: God is dying in the northwest: In responce to the post regarding religion in Seattle I have to sadly agree with the original poster. There are alot of people in Seattle that are religious but not... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
| Percent Religious | 37.26% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.15% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.74% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.39% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.03% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.03% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.02% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.76% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.24% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.66% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.52% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.87% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.47% | 0.54% |
Voting
64.95% of the people in Seattle, WA are registered as Democrats. 33.69% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.36%.
Seattle Voting SperlingViews
Seattleites: Feel-good liberal vengeful tree-huggers pie-in-the-sky twisted two-faced hypocrites live... (read more)So anyone with a less than spectacular view of Sea: Anyone considering a move to Seattle, please read some of these "Seattle is great" posts and get an idea of what the locals are like.
The person who posted as a... (read more)re: Your opinions on Seattle are Requested - 1/10/: Seattle is a wonderful city full of fun things to do and new things to experience. People who complain about it don't get out and do all the amazing things seattle has... (read more)Have an opinion about Seattle? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Seattle Click Here
