King County, WA
Living in King County
Bikeability82
Walkability80
Commute32
Public Transit79
Affordability19
Public Safety60
Airports90
Hospitals77
Colleges76
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Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2MPopulation+316k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
52%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black6%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate15%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$549kMedian Home Value+$142k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$568 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K26%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in King County
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in King County
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 7 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 39 | 7 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in King County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near King County, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near King County, WA
Summit Classical Christian School
6 miles, NW
Lakeside Montessori Highlands
9 miles, NW
Brightmont Academy - Sammamish
9 miles, NW
Eastridge Christian School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near King County, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
19 miles, W
DigiPen Institute of Technology
20 miles, NW
Northwest University
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near King County, WA
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
3 miles, NW
Swedish Issaquah
9 miles, W
Multicare Covington Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Valley Medical Center
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near King County, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
22 miles, W
Bellingham International Airport
96 miles, N
Portland International Airport
136 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
154 miles, SE