Congressional District 9, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
765,852 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,895 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$646,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$960 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,699 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 2 41
Feb 4 2 42
Mar 5 1 46
Apr 3 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 8 1 44
Dec 7 2 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 5%

Schools

Seattle Christian Schools
1 miles, NW 5 star
Tyee High School
1 miles, W 2.3 star
Chinook Middle School
1 miles, W 1.9 star

Colleges

University of Phoenix-Washington
2 miles, NE 2.3 star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
3 miles, NE 1.4 star
Highline College
4 miles, SW 1.9 star
Renton Technical College
5 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Valley Medical Center
2 miles, E 5 star
Highline Medical Center
4 miles, NW 2.3 star
Navos
9 miles, N

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
95 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
129 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
169 miles, SE 1 star