Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Living in Houghton
Bikeability72
Walkability73
Commute69
Public Transit76
Affordability30
Public Safety77
Airports91
Hospitals85
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools92
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$134kMedian Household Income+$45k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more27%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$904kMedian Home Value+$256k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$316 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M25%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more8%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houghton
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Houghton
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 8 | 5 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 9 | 3 |
| Dec | 40 | 8 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Kirkland Childrens School
0 miles, SW
Eastside Preparatory School
1 miles, S
Chestnut Montessori School
1 miles, S
Holy Family Parish School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Northwest University
0 miles, NE
DigiPen Institute of Technology
3 miles, NE
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
5 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
3 miles, S
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
4 miles, N
Seattle Children's Hospital
4 miles, W
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Houghton, Kirkland, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
15 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
80 miles, N
Portland International Airport
144 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
174 miles, SE