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Seattle, Washington Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 563,374
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Washington | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $267,600 | $447,800 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Washington | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $1,573 | $2,077 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $431 | $583 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 30,274 | 22.5% |
| First Mortgage Only | 69,161 | 51.4% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 35,089 | 26.1% |
| Total | 134,524 | 100% |
Tenancy in Seattle
| Owner-occupied homes | 134,524 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 124,639 |
| Homes for sale | 2,611 |
| Homes for rent | 7,986 |
| Total | 282,414 |
Age of Seattle Residents
| Males | 34 |
|---|---|
| Females | 36 |
Income
| U.S. | Washington | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $29,807 | $34,604 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $36,195 | $40,014 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $22,748 | $30,345 |
Males earn $9,669 (31.9%) more than Females in Seattle.
Commuting in Seattle
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 178,964 |
| Carpooled | 35,387 |
| Public Transit | 55,652 |
| Bicycle | 5,943 |
| Walking | 23,291 |
| Other Means | 2,643 |
| Total, Commuted | 301,880 |
| Worked from home | 14,613 |
| Total | 316,493 |
Time Spent Commuting in Seattle
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 6,278 |
| 5-9 | 22,033 |
| 10-14 | 37,672 |
| 15-19 | 51,499 |
| 20-24 | 54,186 |
| 25-29 | 23,257 |
| 30-34 | 50,471 |
| 35-39 | 9,452 |
| 40-44 | 11,721 |
| 45-59 | 19,836 |
| 60-89 | 10,878 |
| Over 90 | 4,597 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 36,062 | 17.3% | 35,984 | 17.2% |
| Associate Degree | 13,593 | 6.5% | 14,630 | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 67,689 | 32.4% | 65,375 | 31.3% |
| Master's Degree | 24,471 | 11.7% | 33,183 | 15.9% |
| Professional Degree | 11,831 | 5.7% | 7,643 | 3.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6,963 | 3.3% | 4,670 | 2.2% |
| Total (at least some college) | 160,609 | 77.0% | 161,485 | 78.2% |
| Total over 25 | 208,604 | 100% | 206,592 | 100% |
Comments on Seattle
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July 23rd, 2008
Home of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix!
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July 23rd, 2008
Home of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix!
– Unregistered User
July 22nd, 2008
expensive place, lots of jobs, and growth. many single family homes are turned into condos and townhouses.
– John
July 22nd, 2008
Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks. Make sure to visit the original location at Pike Place Market!
– Per
July 1st, 2008
Seattle is actually not as rainy as people generally think. And when it rains, it is usually only for part of the day. The rain also has a lighter quality than rain in the south, sometimes it’s more like mist than rain.
– Per