Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Living in Rainier Beach
Bikeability79
Walkability58
Commute22
Public Transit82
Affordability71
Public Safety67
Airports95
Hospitals85
Colleges75
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Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+447 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian25%
Black27%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$402kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$266 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rainier Beach
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Rainier Beach
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 45 | 8 | 2 |
| Dec | 40 | 7 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rainier Beach
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
St Paul School
0 miles, SE
Amazing Grace Christian School
0 miles, E
Alfajer School
1 miles, N
Seattle Urban Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
3 miles, S
Seattle University
7 miles, N
Cornish College of the Arts
8 miles, NW
Antioch University-Seattle
8 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Cascade Behavioral Hospital
2 miles, SW
Navos
5 miles, W
Highline Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Valley Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
5 miles, SW
Bellingham International Airport
89 miles, N
Portland International Airport
134 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, SE