King County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,262,713 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$122,148 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$811,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,065 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,883 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

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

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 6%

Schools

Mount Si High School
2 miles, NE 4.6 star
Two Rivers School
2 miles, E 3.2 star
Snoqualmie Elementary
2 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

Renton Technical College
16 miles, W 1.9 star
Bellevue College
16 miles, NW 2.3 star
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
18 miles, W 1.4 star
University of Phoenix-Washington
19 miles, W 2.3 star

Hospitals

Swedish Issaquah
9 miles, NW 5 star
Valley Medical Center
18 miles, W 5 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
96 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
136 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
154 miles, SE 1 star