Lake Meridian, Kent, WA
Living in Lake Meridian
Bikeability41
Walkability22
Commute22
Public Transit55
Affordability43
Public Safety77
Airports95
Hospitals64
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+3.3k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian20%
Black7%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$341kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$321 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Meridian
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in Lake Meridian
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 9 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Meridian
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Meridian, Kent, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Meridian, Kent, WA
Sunbeams Lutheran School
2 miles, NW
Montessori Plus School
3 miles, NW
Cascade Vista Baptist School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Meridian, Kent, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
8 miles, NW
Northwest College of Art & Design
16 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
16 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
17 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Meridian, Kent, WA
Multicare Covington Medical Center
2 miles, E
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NW
St Francis Community Hospital
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lake Meridian, Kent, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
9 miles, NW
Bellingham International Airport
100 miles, N
Portland International Airport
125 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
162 miles, SE