Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
Living in Whittier Heights
Bikeability93
Walkability82
Commute31
Public Transit88
Affordability40
Public Safety45
Airports91
Hospitals84
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black<1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$109kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$709kMedian Home Value+$258k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$441 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K49%
$750K to $999K30%
$1M to $1.49M8%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Whittier Heights
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Whittier Heights
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 9 | 5 |
| Feb | 42 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 10 | 3 |
| Dec | 39 | 9 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Whittier Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
St John School
1 miles, E
St Alphonsus School
1 miles, S
North Seattle French School
1 miles, W
Kapka Cooperative School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
Seattle Pacific University
2 miles, S
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
4 miles, SE
City University of Seattle
5 miles, S
Cornish College of the Arts
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
3 miles, NE
University of Washington Medical Ctr
4 miles, SE
Seattle Children's Hospital
4 miles, E
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Whittier Heights, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
16 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
77 miles, N
Portland International Airport
145 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, SE