Portage Bay, Seattle, WA
Living in Portage Bay
Bikeability95
Walkability92
Commute55
Public Transit90
Affordability78
Public Safety51
Airports92
Hospitals84
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
34%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black3%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household34%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van48%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation24%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$798kMedian Home Value+$293k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$480 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more9%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage Bay
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Portage Bay
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 8 | 5 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 9 | 3 |
| Dec | 41 | 8 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Bay
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage Bay, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage Bay, Seattle, WA
Seattle Preparatory School
0 miles, S
Bertschi School
0 miles, S
Seattle Hebrew Academy
1 miles, SE
Bright Water Waldorf School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Portage Bay, Seattle, WA
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
1 miles, NE
Cornish College of the Arts
2 miles, SW
Seattle Pacific University
2 miles, W
City University of Seattle
2 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage Bay, Seattle, WA
University of Washington Medical Ctr
1 miles, NE
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
2 miles, S
Seattle Children's Hospital
2 miles, NE
Virginia Mason Medical Center
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Portage Bay, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
13 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
80 miles, N
Portland International Airport
143 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
178 miles, SE