Ballard, Seattle, WA
Living in Ballard
Bikeability94
Walkability92
Commute31
Public Transit92
Affordability74
Public Safety43
Airports92
Hospitals89
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+8.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
40%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$106kMedian Household Income+$42k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van49%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$663kMedian Home Value+$203k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$359 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K29%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ballard
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Ballard
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 5 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 9 | 3 |
| Dec | 40 | 8 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ballard
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ballard, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ballard, Seattle, WA
St Alphonsus School
1 miles, E
North Seattle French School
1 miles, NW
Pacific Crest School
1 miles, SE
Kapka Cooperative School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ballard, Seattle, WA
Seattle Pacific University
2 miles, SE
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
4 miles, E
City University of Seattle
4 miles, SE
Antioch University-Seattle
4 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ballard, Seattle, WA
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
4 miles, NE
University of Washington Medical Ctr
4 miles, E
Seattle Children's Hospital
5 miles, E
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ballard, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
16 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
78 miles, N
Portland International Airport
144 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, SE