Central, Seattle, WA
Living in Central
Bikeability94
Walkability99
Commute44
Public Transit92
Affordability99
Public Safety42
Airports92
Hospitals86
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+6.8k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
30%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black8%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household30%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone22%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van38%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked21%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$614kMedian Home Value+$206k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$585 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas31%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Central
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 7 | 2 |
| Dec | 41 | 7 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Central
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central, Seattle, WA
Seattle Amistad School
0 miles, NW
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
0 miles, SW
Seattle Academy
1 miles, W
The Valley School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Central, Seattle, WA
Seattle University
1 miles, SW
Cornish College of the Arts
2 miles, W
City University of Seattle
2 miles, W
Antioch University-Seattle
2 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central, Seattle, WA
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
1 miles, NW
Swedish Medical Center/Cherry Hill
1 miles, SW
Swedish Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Central, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
11 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
82 miles, N
Portland International Airport
141 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
177 miles, SE