Westlake, Seattle, WA
Living in Westlake
Bikeability94
Walkability99
Commute61
Public Transit89
Affordability89
Public Safety45
Airports92
Hospitals90
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+4.6k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
37%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian22%
Black2%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household37%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$124kMedian Household Income+$52k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van43%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation20%
Walked22%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$713kMedian Home Value+$121k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$789 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westlake
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Westlake
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump17%
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 Westlake
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westlake, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westlake, Seattle, WA
St Anne School
1 miles, SW
Alcuin School
1 miles, W
Bright Water Waldorf School
1 miles, E
Bertschi School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Westlake, Seattle, WA
Cornish College of the Arts
1 miles, S
City University of Seattle
1 miles, S
Seattle Pacific University
1 miles, NW
Antioch University-Seattle
1 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westlake, Seattle, WA
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
2 miles, SE
University of Washington Medical Ctr
2 miles, NE
Virginia Mason Medical Center
2 miles, S
Swedish Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Westlake, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
13 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
80 miles, N
Portland International Airport
142 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
179 miles, SE