White Center (zip 98146), WA 

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Population

27,587

+7.9% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

Cost of Living

158.1 / 100

Median Home Price

$632,900

Median Income

$91,667

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.5 / 5.5

summer / winter

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White Center (zip 98146), WA

1. Geography/Location - White Center is located in the south part of Seattle, Washington and is a suburb with easy access to the city by car or public transportation.
2. Demographics - According to the 2010 census, White Center had a population of 10,460 with a majority of minority groups making up over 70% of the population.
3. Economy - The economy of White Center is primarily driven by small businesses such as local restaurants, shops, grocery stores, and services providers.
4. Culture - White Center has become known for its vibrant culture that includes an array of festivals, art classes and galleries, theater performances, live music events and much more.
5. Quality of Life - With its close proximity to Seattle and other nearby attractions such as the Puget Sound waterfronts, parks and trails, residents are able to enjoy a high quality of life in White Center while still having access to all the amenities a larger city can provide. Regional center - East shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington.
Zip Codes: White Center (zip 98146)
Cost of Living: 58.1% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 125 ft above sea level
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Pros
Attractive setting
Arts and culture
Nearby recreation
Cons
Sprawl and traffic
Clouds and rain
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area

Seattle is a lively and cosmopolitan city beautifully set in a dramatic backdrop of water, forests and mountains. The main downtown area sits on a narrow, hilly strip of land between Puget Sound to the west and Lake Washington to the east. Modern skyscrapers rise on high hills in the city center, with residential units lining the lower areas along the water and north of downtown.


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in White Center (zip 98146) is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. White Center (zip 98146) jobs have increased by 2.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, White Center (zip 98146)'s cost of living is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare White Center (zip 98146)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 98146 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, King county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 75.0% to 22.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
White Center (zip 98146)'s population is 27,587 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 32.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in White Center (zip 98146) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.0%.

SCHOOLS
White Center (zip 98146) public schools spend $12,575 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.4 students per teacher in White Center (zip 98146). More Education



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Housing Market in White Center

It's a good time to buy in White Center. Home Appreciation is up 4.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in White Center is .

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