South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Living in South Lake Union
Bikeability94
Walkability100
Commute73
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety44
Airports92
Hospitals90
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+18k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
26%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household26%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$113kMedian Household Income+$60k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van29%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab1%
Walked42%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$540kMedian Home Value+$173k (2010–19)
57%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$862 (2010–19)
14%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached3%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later17%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Lake Union
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in South Lake Union
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 8 | 3 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Dec | 41 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Lake Union
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Morningside Academy
1 miles, S
Spruce St School
1 miles, S
Bright Water Waldorf School
1 miles, NE
Emerald City School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Cornish College of the Arts
1 miles, S
City University of Seattle
1 miles, SW
Antioch University-Seattle
1 miles, SW
Seattle University
1 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
1 miles, SE
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1 miles, S
Swedish Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Harborview Medical Center
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
12 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
81 miles, N
Portland International Airport
141 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
178 miles, SE